73 W  5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
FOR SALE

73 W 5th St
New Castle, DE 19720

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1,725 sqft
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1,725 sqft

$439,900

Original price: $449,900
Est. Mortgage $2,664/mo*
We estimate this home will sell faster than 81% nearby.

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Description

BEAUTIFUL Gorgeous Twin House in Highly Desirable Historical Old New Castle with 4 Bedrooms and FOUR Full Baths!! In Move-in Condition!! This is the LARGEST House in the Neighborhood! By 11% larger than Any surrounding houses! Within WALKING Distance to Delaware River!! This Stunning Home has So much to offer: GREAT NEW Kitchen with Gorgeous Granite Counter Tops! NEW Stainless Steel Appliances! Open Floor Plan! SPACIOUS Living Room with NEW Recessed Lightning and with Fireplace! Formal Dining Room! Large Laundry Room! LARGE Master Bedroom with own Beautiful Full Bath! EVERY Bedroom is Nice Sized!! Very CONVENIANT NEW mini split System will provide Climate Control without the need for ductwork! Mini split Systems can create their Own climate in their assigned Zones!! Large Master Bedroom with Own Gorgeous FULL Bath with NEW Flooring, NEW Vanity, NEW Tub! NEW Windows matching The Historic Old New Castle Houses throughout the Entire House!! The Upstairs Rear FANTASTIC Bathroom is a Shiplap Walls and Claw Foot Tub!! NEW 4 Bathrooms with NEW Toilets, NEW Vanities! NEW Flooring throughout the Entire House!! Situated in a GREAT, Friendly Stunning Community!! This OUTSTANDING Home is perfect for Everyone who loves a BEAUTY of Charming Historical City! Surrounded by the Gorgeous Grounds of the Old New Castle! The 135-acre District situated on the Delaware River in the northeastern area of New Castle County! Dating its initial settlement from 1651, New Castle retains buildings from the early eighteenth century!! Located about four miles south of Wilmington, This BEAUTIFUL Home Offers both Quality and Convenience! MOTIVATED Owner!

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$255
Listed
35 days ago

Home Details for 73 W 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,HeatedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1725 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Stove, Water Heater, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: In Basement,Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ductless/Mini-Split,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ReplacementFlooring: Partially Carpeted, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: Accessible DoorsFloors: Partially Carpeted, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Architectural ShingleOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street LightsFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar, BasementNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1725 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 35

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1872Year Renovated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: Very GoodNot Included in Sale: Personal PropertyIncluded in Sale: All Existing AppliancesParcel Number: 21015.30098

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $439,900Price Per Sqft: $255
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Immediate, Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: New CastleCommunity: Old New Castle
School Information
Elementary School District: ColonialJr High / Middle School District: ColonialHigh School District: Colonial

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: DENC2058342

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3485 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Flooring, HVAC, Appliances

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Sub Agency Commission: 0Sub Agency Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2058342Attic: Attic
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of Natasha Khingelova, (302) 383-2808
RE/MAX Edge, (302) 442-4200
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2058342

Price History for 73 W 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
04/24/2024$439,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2058342
04/14/2024$449,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2058342
04/11/2024$479,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2058342
03/26/2024$499,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2058342
03/23/2024$524,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2058342
03/23/2024ListingRemovedBright MLS #DENC2057310
03/21/2024$525,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2057310
03/11/2024$549,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2057310
03/06/2024$599,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2057310
05/24/2022$101,500Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2014234
02/02/2022$30,000PendingBright MLS #DENC2014234
01/16/2022$30,000ContingentBright MLS #DENC2014234
01/16/2022$30,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2014234

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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$1,663
Assessment$64,100
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Comparable Sales for 73 W 5th St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
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$218,400
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2
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0.24
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$320,000
07/20/23
3
3
1,500
0.20
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$210,000
06/26/23
2
2
1,500
0.26
Single-Family Home
$560,000
09/18/23
3
3
2,600
0.11
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$185,000
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2
950
0.29
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$950,000
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4
4
4,175
0.22
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73 W 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,725 sqft single-family home built in 1872. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Mar 23, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DENC2058342.