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Sold for $380,000
$380,000
19 Melanie Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
3beds
1,775sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$311,000 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$2,161 Estimated rent
Home value
$311,000
$283,000 - $342,000
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Cozy vibePrivate backyard oasisFinished basementComfortable bedroomsReal hardwood flooringBright and open layoutBackyard pool
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Rowland 302-688-5844,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: Erik Hoferer & Associates
Bought with:
Diana Vieyra, RS-002342
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2082380
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,775
- Total interior livable area: 1,775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,775
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60.00 x 124.80
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10029.20076
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Melanie Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $63,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,981
- Date on market: 5/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2025 | Sold | $380,000+0%$214/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2082380 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Pending sale | $379,900$214/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2082380 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $379,900+7.6%$214/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2082380 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2024 | Sold | $353,000+7%$199/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053086 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2024 | Pending sale | $330,000$186/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2053086 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2024 | Price change | $330,000+1.9%$186/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053086 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2024 | Pending sale | $324,000$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053086 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $324,000-1.8%$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053086 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053086 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $330,000+112.9%$186/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053086 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2003 | Sold | $155,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $315,500 +397.6% |
| 2024 | $2,201 +9.8% | $63,400 |
| 2023 | $2,004 -3.9% | $63,400 |
| 2022 | $2,085 +0.1% | $63,400 |
| 2021 | $2,083 -0.4% | $63,400 |
| 2020 | $2,090 -53.1% | $63,400 |
| 2019 | $4,454 +131.4% | $63,400 |
| 2017 | $1,925 +12.1% | $63,400 |
| 2016 | $1,716 | $63,400 |
| 2015 | $1,716 -0.1% | $63,400 |
| 2014 | $1,719 | $63,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19720
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pleasantville Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Read (George) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Colonial
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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