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Sold for $215,000
    • $215,000

    53 W 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720

    3beds
    1,225sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1850
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $215,700 Zestimate®
    $176/sqft
    $2,338 Estimated rent

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    $196,000 - $237,000

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    What's special

    Bonus roomThree bedroomLarge lotTwo bathDining roomThree bedroomsOff street parking possibilities
    Three bedroom, two bath semi-detached rowhome in Historic New Castle. First floor consists of living room, dining room, bonus room, and kitchen, with a newer full bath with walk in shower. The second floor has three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Laundry is on the first floor. Basement houses the heater and hot water heater, recently installed french drain with sump pump.. Heater is less than a year old! Large lot with off street parking possibilities and shed to store garden tools. Home being sold as is. Excellent opportunity to gain some sweat equity.

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    Listed by:

    Timothy Scully 302-322-1894,

    Curt Scully Realty Company

    Bought with:

    Timothy Scully, R1-0003066

    Curt Scully Realty Company

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2107548MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 117 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 X 9
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 X 11
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 X 12
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 X 13
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 117 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 X 13
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 X 12
    Other
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 28 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 7 X 4
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s), Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,225
    • Total interior livable area: 1,225 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,225
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street, Off Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 3,920 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.00 x 220.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 21015.30066
    • 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, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1850

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 150 Amps
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Old New Castle
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: New Castle

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $176/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $303,900
    • Annual tax amount: $3,090
    • Date on market: 7/24/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/20/2026Sold$215,000-14%$176/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2107548 Report a problem
    7/31/2026Pending sale$249,900$204/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2107548 Report a problem
    7/24/2026Listed for sale$249,900+67.2%$204/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2107548 Report a problem
    6/29/2012Sold$149,500-0.3%$122/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/19/2011Listed for sale$150,000$122/sqft
    Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #5961660 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,507 +74%$303,900 +538.4%
    2024$866 +16.5%$47,600
    2023$743 -5.1%$47,600
    2022$784 -9.4%$47,600
    2021$865 -1.5%$47,600
    2020$878 -0.9%$47,600
    2019$886 +14%$47,600
    2017$777 +26.2%$47,600
    2016$616 $47,600
    2015$616 -0.1%$47,600
    2014$616 $47,600
    2013-- $47,600
    2012-- $47,600
    2011-- $47,600
    2010-- $47,600
    2009-- $47,600
    2008-- $47,600
    2007-- $47,600
    2006-- $47,600
    2005-- $47,600
    2004-- $47,600
    2003-- $47,600
    2002-- $47,600
    2001-- $47,600
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19720

    Nearby schools

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    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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