42 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
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OFF MARKET

$306,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,700 sqft

42 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720

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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 8, 2025 for $299,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$306K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$4K (+1.5%)
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 +59% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$303K
August 2026$308K
July 2026$310K
June 2026$307K
May 2026$304K
April 2026$307K
March 2026$313K
February 2026$312K
January 2026$306K
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
26 E 5th St, New Castle, DE
0.03
Single-Family Home
$420,000
07/15/26
3
1.5
1,949
111 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$352,000
11/04/25
3
1.5
1,375
129 E 3rd St, New Castle, DE
0.17
Single-Family Home
$375,000
07/28/26
3
2
1,325
32 W 5th St, New Castle, DE
0.16
Single-Family Home
$350,000
11/17/25
4
2
1,925
36 E 5th St, New Castle, DE
0.01
Single-Family Home
$460,000
12/08/25
4
3
1,825
25 E 4th St, New Castle, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$294,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,405
55 W 5th St, New Castle, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$335,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,475
39 E 4th St, New Castle, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$519,900
08/28/26
3
2.5
1,736
216 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$300,000
08/31/26
2
1.5
1,400
419 Delaware St, New Castle, DE
0.08
Single-Family Home
$445,000
08/21/26
4
1.5
2,475

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
36 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.01
$460,000
4
3
1,825
Recently Sold
26 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.03
$420,000
3
1.5
1,949
Recently Sold
24 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.03
$307,700
3
-
-
Off Market
523 Cherry St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.05
$227,500
3
1
1,100
Off Market
518 Cherry St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.06
$298,300
2
1.5
1,125
Off Market
525 Cherry St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.06
$249,000
2
1
975
Off Market
419 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.08
$445,000
4
1.5
2,475
Recently Sold
44 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.07
$352,300
3
1.5
2,225
Off Market
54 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.07
$634,800
3
2.5
2,600
Off Market
411 Harmony St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.07
$463,300
3
2.5
2,875
Off Market
523 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720
0.08
$458,300
3
2.5
2,004
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
1,700 sqft
$180/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

Welcome to 42 E. Fifth Street in the beautiful historic town of Old New Castle. This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath semi detached townhome with a third floor open area and full basement is full of character and ready for a new owner. Enter in the large living room with beautiful floors and built-in bookcase. Follow into a good size dining room next to the kitchen. As you exit the kitchen to the backyard patio with a garden setting and fenced rear yard. There is a main floor laundry in the powder room on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with ample closet space in all of them. Off the rear bedroom, there is a screened deck overlookiing the garden area.. The third floor has a large bonus room for any purpose, however, there is currently no heat. Don't miss out on the opportunity to live in the wonderful town of Old New Castle.
42 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,700 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for the $299,000 asking price on Sep 8, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $306,100, with a rent estimate of $2,302/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Jeff Olmstead, (302) 429-7301
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Bought with: Timothy Scully, (302) 322-1894, Curt Scully Realty Company
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2082830

Home Details for 42 E 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1700 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Main Level,Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Radiator,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ReplacementFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5Levels: Two and One HalfAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: FullOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: SidewalksFoundation: OtherNo 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): 1700 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Brick, StuccoNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: GoodIncluded in Sale: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer , Two Air Conditioning Units, window Treatment, Corner Cupboard In Dining Room, Garden Bench And Bird BathParcel Number: 2101510061

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $299,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Sep 09 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2436 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2082830Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1700

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 8, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2082830
Sold
$299,000
Aug 11, 2025
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2082830
Pending
$299,000
Jul 17, 2025
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2082830
PriceChange
$299,000
Price decreased by 5%
Jun 13, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2082830
Listed For Sale
$315,000

Market trends in New Castle

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$278K
$8KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
92.2%
4.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$186
$1MoM
Available listings
105
7MoM

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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
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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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great neighborhood for raising a family, there’s a middle school and a high school only five minutes away "
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    "Nice neighborhoods! Dog friendly. Nice place to live. New castle city takes care of your trash and snow removal."
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    "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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    "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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    "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.
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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.
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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
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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 5th St

  • What is 42 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 42 E 5th St in New Castle, DE is $306,100.
  • What is the price history for 42 E 5th St?
    42 E 5th St in New Castle, DE last sold for $299,000 in September 2025.
  • 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 $278K. That is up $8K from the prior month.
  • Does 42 E 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 42 E 5th St in New Castle, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 42 E 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 42 E 5th St in New Castle, DE has in-unit laundry.

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