Welcome to 42 E. Fifth Street in the beautiful historic town of Old New Castle. This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath semi detached townhome with a third floor open area and full basement is full of character and ready for a new owner. Enter in the large living room with beautiful floors and built-in bookcase. Follow into a good size dining room next to the kitchen. As you exit the kitchen to the backyard patio with a garden setting and fenced rear yard. There is a main floor laundry in the powder room on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with ample closet space in all of them. Off the rear bedroom, there is a screened deck overlookiing the garden area.. The third floor has a large bonus room for any purpose, however, there is currently no heat. Don't miss out on the opportunity to live in the wonderful town of Old New Castle.
Sold for $299,000
$299,000
42 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
3beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$307,100 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$2,430 Estimated rent
Home value
$307,100
$276,000 - $341,000
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Main floor laundryGarden settingAmple closet spaceFenced rear yardGood size dining roomBuilt-in bookcaseBeautiful floors
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Listed by:
Jeff Olmstead 302-429-7301,
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Bought with:
Timothy Scully, R1-0003066
Curt Scully Realty Company
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2082830
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 9
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 9
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 6
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 15
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,436
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,700
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 120
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2101510061
- Zoning: 21HR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Castle
- Subdivision: Old New Castle
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2025 | Sold | $299,000$176/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2082830 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$176/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2082830 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $299,000-5.1%$176/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2082830 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $315,000$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2082830 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $249,200 +452.5% |
| 2024 | $1,294 +10.6% | $45,100 |
| 2023 | $1,170 -3.8% | $45,100 |
| 2022 | $1,216 +1.5% | $45,100 |
| 2021 | $1,198 -1% | $45,100 |
| 2020 | $1,211 -0.6% | $45,100 |
| 2019 | $1,218 +9.3% | $45,100 |
| 2017 | $1,115 | $45,100 |
| 2016 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Downie (Carrie) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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