Welcome to 38 Palmetto Drive, a beautifully updated home nestled in the charming community Buena Vista Park. This spacious three bedroom, two and a half bath home offers 1,625 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. Step inside to discover soaring cathedral ceilings and abundant natural light. from the skylights. There is added square footage in the finished lower level with an unfinished area for storage. The home boasts numerous updates, including a newer roof, update HVAC system and double-pane windows.. The updated flooring and modern finishes throughout add a contemporary touch to the home. The kitchen features ample counter and cabinet space, an updated dining area, with access from the dining room new sliding door to the private oversized, .49 acre fenced backyard that is not common in the area and adds extra space for Summer fun. The outdoor space is a haven, complete with lush evergreen plantings , above ground pool and a spacious deck with a custom canopy perfect for entertaining or relaxing on a summer day. Head upstairs where you are greeted by three spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a totally redone with fully tiles shower and flooring and update bath with all the extras. Additional features include a newer garage door, multiple closets for storage. Located in a convenient area close to shopping, dining, and major highways, and a short ride to the Delaware Beaches . 38 Palmetto Drive is the perfect place to call home. Schedule your tour today this one is surely not going to last!
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
38 Palmetto Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
3beds
2,409sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.5 Acres Lot
$438,000 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$2,941 Estimated rent
Home value
$438,000
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Updated flooringModern finishesNewer roofLush evergreen plantingsAbove ground poolMultiple closets for storageCathedral ceilings
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Listed by:
Scott Farnan 302-528-8276,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Bought with:
Priscilla Aidoo Yeboah, RS378371
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2074946
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,409
- Total interior livable area: 2,409 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,625
- Finished area below ground: 784
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10040.10166
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Buena Vista Park
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $110 annually
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,129
- Date on market: 1/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Refrigerator,
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $425,000-3.4%$176/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2074946 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2025 | Pending sale | $440,000$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2074946 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $440,000+101.8%$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2074946 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2009 | Sold | $218,000-12.8%$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2009 | Listing removed | $249,900$104/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster Real Estate #5435163 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2008 | Price change | $249,900-2.8%$104/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster Real Estate #5435163 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2008 | Price change | $257,000-4.8%$107/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #5328558 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2008 | Price change | $269,900-3.6%$112/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #5328558 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2008 | Price change | $279,900-1.8%$116/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #5328558 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2008 | Price change | $284,900-0.3%$118/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #5328558 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2008 | Listed for sale | $285,900$119/sqft |
Source: RealBird #5282571 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $347,600 +377.5% |
| 2024 | $2,527 +9.8% | $72,800 |
| 2023 | $2,301 -3.9% | $72,800 |
| 2022 | $2,394 +0.1% | $72,800 |
| 2021 | $2,392 -0.4% | $72,800 |
| 2020 | $2,400 +0.2% | $72,800 |
| 2019 | $2,396 +8.4% | $72,800 |
| 2017 | $2,210 +12.1% | $72,800 |
| 2016 | $1,971 | $72,800 |
| 2015 | $1,971 -0.1% | $72,800 |
| 2014 | $1,973 | $72,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $72,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,800 |
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Neighborhood: 19720
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wilbur (Kathleen H.) ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 3/10Bedford (Gunning) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: William Penn
- 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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