49 Herbert Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
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OFF MARKET

$353,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,078 sqft

49 Herbert Dr, New Castle, DE 19720

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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 29, 2021 for $290,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$354K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$1K (-0.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$65K (+22.6%)
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 +63% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$355K
August 2026$356K
July 2026$362K
June 2026$366K
May 2026$370K
April 2026$363K
March 2026$364K
February 2026$358K
January 2026$357K
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
502 E Basin Rd, New Castle, DE
0.03
Single-Family Home
$236,000
08/20/26
3
1.5
1,725
522 E Roosevelt Ave, New Castle, DE
0.08
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/30/25
3
2
1,800
19 Valley Forge Rd, New Castle, DE
0.13
Single-Family Home
$425,000
07/21/26
4
2.5
2,359
338 Oregon Ave, New Castle, DE
0.25
Single-Family Home
$350,000
09/26/25
4
1.5
1,650
26 N Stockton Dr, New Castle, DE
0.41
Single-Family Home
$308,000
09/29/25
3
2
1,116
336 Oregon Ave, New Castle, DE
0.25
Single-Family Home
$379,900
03/17/26
3
3
2,336
310 S Booth Dr, New Castle, DE
0.43
Single-Family Home
$200,000
02/19/26
3
2
1,800
8 Yorktown Rd, New Castle, DE
0.46
Single-Family Home
$300,000
08/21/26
3
1.5
2,025
26 Stockton Dr, New Castle, DE
0.41
Single-Family Home
$384,900
09/26/25
3
1.5
1,675
79 University Ave, New Castle, DE
0.41
Single-Family Home
$345,000
01/30/26
3
1.5
1,500

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
502 E Basin Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
0.04
$299,900
3
1.5
1,725
For Sale
513 E Roosevelt Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.08
$330,300
3
1.5
1,800
Off Market
522 E Roosevelt Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.08
$350,000
3
2
1,800
Recently Sold
20 University Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.13
$295,900
3
2
1,925
Off Market
13 Vassar Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.15
$230,400
2
1
858
Off Market
10 Westpoint Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.16
$275,000
2
1
1,125
Recently Sold
19 Valley Forge Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
0.13
$425,000
4
2.5
2,359
Recently Sold
33 University Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.18
$255,800
2
1
850
Off Market
43 Notre Dame Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.21
$296,800
4
3
1,625
Off Market
40 University Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.22
$310,000
5
2.5
2,275
Recently Sold
3 Fordham Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
0.26
$264,000
3
1.5
1,450
Off Market
21 Saratoga Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
0.25
$421,000
4
2.5
1,825
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1964
2,078 sqft
$170/sqft
Garage

About this House

Welcome to 49 Herbert Drive in sought after Penn Acres! This gorgeous split level home is much larger than it appears from the curb. Features living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, family room, 3 nice size bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, laundry room, 11 X 33 Screened rear porch, huge patio, and a nice size fenced yard, one car oversized garage w/ opener, 2 attic spaces and a shed! Get ready to enjoy the outdoors on your huge screened porch or patio! This home has all it all!! Both baths have been updated. Lower level with family room large enough for a pool table and your furniture! You won't believe the size of this home until you tour it. Fenced backyard with patio, shed and lots of room to roam. Stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Washer, Dryer and refrigerator all included. Just move in and start enjoying life! HVAC new 2016. Close to Historic Old New Castle, Riverfront attractions & nightlife, parks, community pool, schools, shopping and more.
49 Herbert Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,078 sqft single-family home built in 1964. It last sold for $290,000 on Oct 29, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $353,600, with a rent estimate of $2,495/month.

Home Details for 49 Herbert Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 29, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2001858
Sold
$290,000
Aug 16, 2021
Source: RE/MAX International #DENC2001858
Pending
$290,000
Aug 16, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2001858
Contingent
$290,000
Aug 11, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2001858
PriceChange
$279,500
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 6, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2001858
PriceChange
$287,500
Price decreased by 2%

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
    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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 49 Herbert Dr

  • What is 49 Herbert Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 49 Herbert Dr in New Castle, DE is $353,600.
  • What is the price history for 49 Herbert Dr?
    49 Herbert Dr in New Castle, DE last sold for $290,000 in October 2021.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 49 Herbert Dr?
    The lot at 49 Herbert Dr in New Castle, DE is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).
  • Does 49 Herbert Dr have a garage?
    Yes, 49 Herbert Dr in New Castle, DE has a garage.

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