Welcome to this updated three-bedroom, two-bath home situated on a rare double oversized lot with a private driveway and large two-car detached garage. Offering endless possibilities, the expansive side yard provides exceptional outdoor space for entertaining, expansion, or recreation. The main level features beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, two spacious bedrooms, and a full bath. The gourmet kitchen has been tastefully updated with premium white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom tile backsplash, and tile flooring, with sliding doors leading to a patio and backyard. The second floor offers an additional bedroom, ideal for a primary suite, guest room, or home office. The lower level includes a large unfinished basement with an additional bathroom, providing excellent potential for future living space. A unique opportunity with space, versatility, and room to grow. This property is centrally located with easy access to I-95, 141, shopping and dining and the Newcastle Airport, and Philadelphia
Sold for $345,000
$345,000
79 University Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$281,800 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$2,205 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,800
$254,000 - $313,000
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Premium white cabinetryStainless steel appliancesRare double oversized lotLarge two-car detached garageTile flooringPrivate drivewayQuartz countertops
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Listed by:
Mike Walton 302-293-7109,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin,
Listing Team: The Mike Walton Team
Bought with:
Yonathan Galindo, 0026163
Crown Homes Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2094668
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 X 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Basement - Unfinished
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 X 8
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground, Private
- Fencing: Cyclone
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Dimensions: 75.70 x 110.00
- Features: Irregular Lot, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10019.40154
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Castle
- Subdivision: Wilm Manor
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $345,000+6.2%$230/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2094668 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Pending sale | $325,000$217/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2094668 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000+80.6%$217/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2094668 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2023 | Sold | $180,000-16.3%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Contingent | $215,000$143/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2050026 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $215,000+38.7%$143/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2050026 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2004 | Sold | $155,000$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $292,300 +510.2% |
| 2024 | $1,644 +10% | $47,900 |
| 2023 | $1,495 -4% | $47,900 |
| 2022 | $1,557 +0% | $47,900 +6% |
| 2021 | $1,557 +5.3% | $45,200 |
| 2020 | $1,478 +0.3% | $45,200 |
| 2019 | $1,473 +8.7% | $45,200 |
| 2017 | $1,355 +11.7% | $45,200 |
| 2016 | $1,213 | $45,200 |
| 2015 | $1,213 +0% | $45,200 |
| 2014 | $1,212 | $45,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wilmington Manor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Read (George) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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