118 W 8th, New Castle, DE 19720 - Photo 1

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$279,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,600 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Step into this beautifully renovated detached home at 118 W 8th Street, located just minutes from Historic New Castle. This charming property has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, blending modern convenience with historic character. Inside, you'll find new LVP flooring, fresh carpeting, and a fresh coat of paint throughout. The kitchen features brand new cabinets, sleek countertops, and stainless steel appliances, making it functional and stylish. Enjoy the convenience of a first-floor laundry room and a spacious, fully renovated full bathroom featuring a new vanity, flooring, shower, and all-new fixtures. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms and a half bath. Need more space? The third floor offers a bonus room that works great as an office, playroom, or whatever fits your lifestyle. Outside, the large, flat yard gives you room to spread out and enjoy. Don't miss the opportunity to own this beautifully restored home-the perfect mix of historic charm and modern updates in a great location!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 118 W 8th

General

Sold For: $279,000
Taxes: $1,459 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2072136
Added to Site: 457 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Rooms/Areas: Laundry
Interior Features: Carpet, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops
Appliances: Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Six Burner Stove, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Other Rooms

Laundry: Hookup, Main

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
County: New Castle
Development Name: Old New Castle
Subdivision: Old New Castle
Driving Directions: Take DE 141 to Basin Rd. Turn left onto Delaware St. Turn right onto W. 8th St.
Direction Faces: South

School Information

School District: Colonial

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: No Septic System
Water: Private
Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Electric Available

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional
Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick, Stucco
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Brick, Plaster Walls
Windows: Energy Efficient
Doors: Insulated
Entry Floor Number: 1
Stories/Levels: 3
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 1,600
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,600 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,600 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1910
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,534
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 160.00
Zoning: 21R-3

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $174.94
Assessment Year: 2024
School Tax: $877
City/TownTax: $454
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $129
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $37,800
Tax Amount: $1,459
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1375

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 350

Listed by RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin, Lynberg r Porter and RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin, Matthew Paul Sandy
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Theresa V Thomas

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Schools

Schools serving 118 W 8th

School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE

Name	Grades	Distance
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School 1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720	K-5	0.4 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720	6-8	2.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 118 W 8th

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/10/2025

Sold

$279,000

-0.32%

MLS

2/20/2025

Price Reduced

$279,900

-3.15%

MLS

2/05/2025

Price Reduced

$289,000

-3.63%

MLS

12/29/2024

Price Reduced

$299,900

-3.23%

MLS

12/08/2024

Price Reduced

$309,900

-4.62%

MLS

11/25/2024

Price Reduced

$324,900

-7.14%

MLS

11/21/2024

Listed

$349,900

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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118 W 8th, New Castle, DE 19720 (MLS# DENC2072136) is a Single Family property that was sold at $279,000 on April 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 118 W 8th? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Castle? You can browse all New Castle real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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