Welcome to this beautifully 3-bedroom, 1-bath rancher located in the highly desirable Castle Hills neighborhood. This home offers comfort, convenience, and modern touches throughout—perfect for first-time buyers or anyone looking for one-level living. Enjoy two private driveways, providing plenty of off-street parking, plus a spacious backyard ideal for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. The large storage shed with built-in electricity adds even more functionality, making it great for hobbies, a workshop, or extra storage. Inside, the home features tasteful updates, bright natural light, and a warm, inviting layout that’s truly move-in ready.This home is also equipped with solar panels for more efficient energy use, adding long term value and lower utility costs. Don’t miss your chance to own this wonderful home. Schedule your tour today!
Sold for $300,000
$300,000
21 Gene Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
3beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$305,800 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$2,053 Estimated rent
Home value
$305,800
$275,000 - $339,000
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Tasteful updatesOne-level livingMove-in readyPlenty of off-street parkingWarm inviting layoutBright natural lightTwo private driveways
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Listed by:
Alex Espinoza 302-660-9847,
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville,
Co-Listing Agent: Diego Armando Reyes Rodriguez 302-932-2402,
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Bought with:
Melvin Sarpey, RS0024003
Crown Homes Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2093390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Private, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 110
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10020.10146
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Castle Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $32,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,335
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $300,000-3.2%$300/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2093390 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Pending sale | $310,000$310/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2093390 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000$310/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2093390 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $273,200 +678.3% |
| 2024 | $537 +11.3% | $35,100 |
| 2023 | $482 -2.8% | $35,100 |
| 2022 | $496 +0.4% | $35,100 |
| 2021 | $494 -0.7% | $35,100 |
| 2020 | $498 +0.3% | $35,100 |
| 2019 | $496 +6.7% | $35,100 |
| 2017 | $465 +13.9% | $35,100 |
| 2016 | $408 | $35,100 |
| 2015 | $408 -56.6% | $35,100 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $941 | $33,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $33,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $33,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $33,300 +3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $32,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19720
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Castle Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Christina
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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Estimated market value
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