42 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
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OFF MARKET

42 E 4th St
New Castle, DE 19720

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,225 sqft

$301,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026

$301,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,225 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$301K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$900 (-0.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$106K (+54.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$301K
July 2026$303K
June 2026$311K
May 2026$310K
April 2026$302K
March 2026$310K
February 2026$300K
January 2026$298K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
113 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE
0.15
Townhouse
$320,000
09/29/25
3
1.5
1,250
617 Cherry St, New Castle, DE
0.18
Townhouse
$320,000
09/03/25
3
1.5
1,725
211 Harmony St, New Castle, DE
0.11
Townhouse
$330,000
12/03/25
3
1.5
1,200
132 E 3rd St, New Castle, DE
0.13
Townhouse
$385,000
11/21/25
3
2.5
1,400
920 Clayton St, New Castle, DE
0.46
Townhouse
$255,000
12/11/25
3
1.5
1,475
104 E 3rd St, New Castle, DE
0.07
Townhouse
$575,000
08/18/26
3
2.5
1,800
123 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE
0.16
Townhouse
$559,000
12/22/25
3
3.5
1,965
901 Gray St, New Castle, DE
0.51
Townhouse
$267,000
02/25/26
4
2
1,450
122 Harmony St, New Castle, DE
0.14
Townhouse
$365,000
07/02/26
2
2
975
512 W 11th St, New Castle, DE
0.59
Townhouse
$280,000
05/20/26
3
1.5
1,275

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
25 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.04
$294,000
3
2
1,405
Recently Sold
44 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.00
$346,500
3
1.5
2,225
Off Market
53 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.03
$688,200
2
2.5
2,126
Off Market
54 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.02
$639,100
3
2.5
2,600
Off Market
313 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.08
$1,041,700
5
3.5
5,300
Off Market
46 E 3rd St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.06
$893,100
4
2.5
3,025
Off Market
419 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.07
$445,000
4
1.5
2,475
Recently Sold
104 E 3rd St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.07
$575,000
3
2.5
1,800
Recently Sold
411 Harmony St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.05
$461,500
3
2.5
2,875
Off Market
112 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.06
$400,000
4
-
2,150
Recently Sold
26 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.08
$420,000
3
1.5
1,949
Recently Sold
24 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.08
$311,400
3
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 42 E 4th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,225 sqft
Price/Sqft
$246

About this House

Best Buy in Old New Castle Historic District! Lovely Historic Semi-detached 3 Bedroom Home with charming original features. Wide wood planked floors. Living Room with Stained Glass panel over the Front Door. Large family room addition on rear with sliding glass doors. Kitchen with large walk-in pantry and convenient 1st floor laundry facilities. Many updated Systems, furnace, hot water heater, central air in main house, etc. Outside is a deep landscaped yard with brick patio next to St. Peter's Church. You can truly make this your dream home, just a few minutes walk to the Green, Museums, and Restaurants and Shops.
42 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,225 sqft townhouse built in 1920. It last sold for $195,000 on Dec 30, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $301,300, with a rent estimate of $1,947/month.

Home Details for 42 E 4th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 30, 2013
Source: N/A
Sold
$195,000
Oct 24, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$199,900

Market trends in New Castle

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$270K
$3.31KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
93.0%
1.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$189
$4MoM
Available listings
112
9MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about New Castle

At least 339 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • John ONeill
    "They would like plenty places to walk the dogs. They would not like that some people dont put leashes on their dog"
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  • Wendell Carter
    "Can easily get to main roads and highways. Traffic is busy during rush hour but otherwise reasonable. "
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  • Kelly P Rentillo
    "There are always people walking their dogs in the neighborhood they always have them leashed, it’s a nice neighborhood and quiet too"
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  • jeison Duran-Santana
    "It’s a quiet neighborhood, everyone respects each other. Never had any issues living here. Perfect place to settle down and raise a family. "
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  • Leah Sernas
    "Parents should know that there are lots of places kids can play in. As long as they run within the subdivision, it should be safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nicely said by and a true friend and friend to me as I have been through this for a while and it has made a "
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  • Hiskiee
    "Teaching kids about real estate and making sure they understand the fundamentals of getting a house "
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  • 66ksskmmrd
    "Love it it’s great money here and it’s easy to get I recommend entrepreneurs to come here and make your money "
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  • Leah Sernas
    "There is a trail nearby for long walks. My dog has enjoyed them. My neighbors have dogs and they seem to be well fenced. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The have yard sales every so often very quiet ! Lots of older people here so there’s never any drama . The Grocery store is right outside of the neighborhood so it’s a great location "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are many families in the area with great parks and schools. great community near the library and bowling alley rite aid "
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  • Trulia User
    "My family has two houses in this neighborhood. Original neighbors or their children reside in the houses surrounding both homes. We have known them over 35 years and can still ask them to watch our homes while we are away. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for almost a decade now and love it. The convenience of stores around, and things to do. The neighborhood is overall very nice. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't use public transportation but there is public transportation in the neighborhood. neighbors are friendly and we look out for each other"
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly people nice yards and close to everything including home improvement stores Home Depot It’s very quiet also and I like that . The neighborhood is also close to good schools for the kids. That’s what really interests me as well "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood nice and quiet been living here for 51/2 years if I didn’t have to move I would love to stay around and love the school "
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  • Trulia User
    "nothing special it just quiet. peaceful neighborhood. I wouldn't mind staying in this area. Trick or Treating is safe around here as well. I like the schools my children attend "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood for raising a family, there’s a middle school and a high school only five minutes away "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice neighborhoods! Dog friendly. Nice place to live. New castle city takes care of your trash and snow removal."
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  • Trulia User
    "The area is safe and I feel great about my children growing up in this neighborhood. The neighbors are friendly as well"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice, safe and huge area yo live. We love here for 6 years and I hope to be here always. This is a very quiet place. Nice people and safe place to live. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Thier is no dog park available for the dogs. Also not many people or poop dispenser for the clean up after the dog has used the restroom."
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  • Jennifer C.
    "It’s a small colonial town and has so much history that has been well taken care if through the years. The neighbors are all friendly and everyone loves old houses and have a lot of knowledge they share with us newbies."
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  • Jordaynn
    "It’s just pretty peaceful nothing much really happens here. Everyone minds their own business and everyone is friendly"
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  • Brittany F.
    "Lots of grass for dogs to run and play. I see many dog owners who walk their dogs daily. However there is no dog park. "
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  • Joshua R.
    "Great neighborhood. But there are no grocery stores at a walking distance. Sidewalks are not available everywhere, it’s hit or miss. "
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  • Joshua R.
    "There’s a walking park and everyone curbs their dogs! Very dog friendly neighborhood. Large backyards. "
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  • Abbey R.
    "People do walk there dogs and there are several different parks inNew Castle, and all parks allow dogs. "
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  • Joshua R.
    "It’s a safe neighborhood for the entire family. Public transport is not that great but it’s available. "
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  • Rayshawn W.
    "children playing all around. Able to walk around the neighborhood easily. No one bothers no one. "
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  • Wnakevis
    "there aren't really any community events. but the neighborhood is quiet. I have never encountered any form of issues during my stay. "
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  • Luar O.
    "It’s right near all the major highways so getting to any part of delaware is fairly quick and easy. "
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  • Jennifer S.
    "Safe for kids to play, not much events like when I was a kid... it’s safe and clean. Not sure why it’s making put 100 Characters "
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  • Natasha.hope.davis
    "Public school systems are sub par & generally unsafe. However public parks, malls, etc. are good. Location is the best thing going (close to I-95 & a hop skip & jump from other states like NY, NJ, MD, VA, etc.)."
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  • Michael E.
    "We have the best holiday events. The spirit of Christmas, Halloween, separation day. All we need now is a pirate festival!"
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  • Kyle E.
    "I have no problem with my commute in this area. Traffic is usually at a minimum, and even during the rush hours, traffic usually flows pretty well. "
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  • Nursesmiley28
    "Nice space between the homes, decent size yards , pretty clean, feel safe. I’ve lived here almost all my life and I wish I could buy a house in my neighborhood "
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  • Paige R. T.
    "New Castle is pretty centrally locates. Easy access to bus at every neighborhood, main highway cuts right through to get to Baltimore, Philadelphia and NYC within 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hrs. "
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  • Hector J.
    "Access to public transportation. Great commute time due to access to I95 I295. Shopping Center near by. Several gas stations. Excellent commute time to a 2 big shopping centers. 15 minutes away from Christisna Mall."
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  • Erica J.
    "Public bus is about 3/4 a mile away. Driving is your only option. During snow fall it is hard to get around. We also frequently have flooding. "
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Frequently asked questions about 42 E 4th St

  • What is 42 E 4th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 42 E 4th St in New Castle, DE is $301,300.
  • What is the price history for 42 E 4th St?
    42 E 4th St in New Castle, DE last sold for $195,000 in December 2013.
  • Is New Castle a buyer's or seller's market?
    New Castle is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in New Castle?
    The median sale price in New Castle is $270K. That is up $3.31K from the prior month.

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