Welcome to this beautiful detached Victorian home in Historic Old New Castle two blocks from Battery Park and the Delaware River, and amazing shops and restaurants. This home has been thoughtfully updated to blend timeless character with modern comfort. Built in 1851, it features a spacious living room with a fireplace and original tin ceilings, built-in library, and wood flooring throughout. Updates include: · New ductless Heating and Air Conditioning system with separate temperature controls for individual room heat/cooling · Easy to clean tilt-in windows throughout · New kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, quartz countertop (blends nicely with 6-inch-wide old wood flooring) · Downstairs new Bonus Room (perfect space for office, playroom, orpotential downstairs bedroom) · Four upstairs bedrooms · Main level laundry and half bath (room to upgrade to full bath) · New upstairs bathroom with walk-in tile shower, custom glass door, and tile flooring · Newly painted exterior with Sherwin Williams paint (Imperial Grey) highlighted with white ornate, scroll-sawn gingerbread trim · Huge fenced-in backyard with endless possibilities (room to build a garage and anything else you can dream up) · In addition, new 200-amp electrical service and a 5 year old roof
Sold for $387,000
$387,000
57 West Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
4beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$389,400 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$2,493 Estimated rent
Home value
$389,400
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Freshly paintedNew bathroomsBack porchNew mini-splitsHard wood floorsBuilt-in cabinetsNew kitchen with appliances
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Listed by:
Timothy Scully 302-322-1894,
Curt Scully Realty Company
Bought with:
Shola Coker, R3-0016792
RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2094732
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 12
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 27
Heating
- Hot Water, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Sump Pump,Exterior Entry,Combination
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 220.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 21015.30068
- Zoning: 21HR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- 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: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,998
- Date on market: 12/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Wooden Cabinet In Living / Dining Room Does Not Go With The House And Will Be Removed Upon Departure.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $387,000-3%$242/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Pending sale | $399,000$249/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+6.4%$249/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listing removed | $375,000$234/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $375,000-3.8%$234/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Price change | $389,900-1.3%$244/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $394,900-1%$247/sqft |
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| 12/27/2025 | Price change | $399,000-5%$249/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $420,000$263/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 19720
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Downie (Carrie) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 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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- New Castle County
- New Castle
- 19720
- 57 West Ave
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