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$159,999

  • For Sale
  • Under Contract
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,775 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 9 days ago
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Can show for backup offer. Back on the market due to buyer financial not qualify. SALE AS IS condition no inspection contingency for investor or home owner to flip and gain equity AVR $275,000. Check New Castle County Real Estate assessment. Showing in group.CASH or HARD MONEY OFFER ONLY.

Full Property Details for 56 Colby Ave

General

  • Price: $159,999
  • Taxes: $2,406 (2025)
  • Status: Under Contract
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2092914
  • Updated: 1/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 65 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Bedrooms-Up3: 1
  • Bedrooms-Up2: 3

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)

Parking

  • Parking Type: Driveway

Location

  • Area: Brandywine (30901)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • Subdivision: KNOLLWOOD
  • Cross Streets: Alcott
  • Driving Directions: GPS

School Information

  • School District: Brandywine

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partial
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Windows: Bay/Bow
  • Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
  • Square Feet: 1,775
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,775 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,775 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 27.50 x 113.00
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Lot Description: Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $90.14
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,933
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $427
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $270,800
  • Tax Amount: $2,406
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1775

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: A/C Units, Washer, Dryer
  • Lot Number: 82
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Schools serving 56 Colby Ave

School District:Brandywine School District
NameGradesDistance
Claymont Elementary School
3401 Green Street, Claymont, DE 19703
K-50.9 mi
Talley Middle School
1110 Cypress Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
6-81.4 mi
Brandywine High School
1400 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
9-123.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 56 Colby Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/12/2025
Listed
$159,999
6.67%
MLS
10/27/2006
Sold
$150,000
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Tax History for 56 Colby Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,159
9%
$29,700
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2023
$1,062
-1%
$29,700
—
2022
$1,075
—
$29,700
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2021
$1,074
—
$29,700
—
2020
$1,074
6%
$29,700
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2017
$1,012
—
$29,700
—
2016
$1,010
-6%
$29,700
—
2019
$1,071
15%
$29,700
—
2015
$930
—
$29,700
—
2014
$930
1%
$29,700
—
2013
$925
—
$29,700
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56 Colby Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703 (MLS# DENC2092914) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 56 Colby Avenue is currently listed for $159,999 and was received on November 12, 2025. This property is listed by Pam Covey from our Wilmington Office.Want to learn more about 56 Colby Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Claymont? You can browse all Claymont real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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