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Property Description
Opportunity is knocking, are you ready to answer? This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been well loved over the years and is ready for its next chapter. While it could use a cosmetic refresh, the solid structure and layout offer a strong foundation for renovation. Featuring good bones, a functional floor plan, and a decent-sized driveway with ample parking, this property is ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build sweat equity. The partially fenced yard provides space for pets, play, or future landscaping ideas. Conveniently located close to major highways, commuting is simple and access to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials is just minutes away. Bring your vision, your contractor, and your creativity; this is your chance to transform potential into value. Opportunities like this don't wait around. Schedule your tour today. This property was inherited, the sellers have not lived in the home for over 20 years and have no knowledge of age of systems or condition of home. Home is being sold as is, sellers will make no repairs or concessions.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 17 Richard Rd
General
- Price: $205,000
- Taxes: $1,857 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2097198
- Updated: Today (2/15/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: CHELSEA ESTATES
- Driving Directions: From Route 13, merge onto Rt 141. Turn Right onto Jay Drive, turn Left onto Morris Road, turn Right onto Richard Road, the house will be on your left. Please use GPS for more accurate directions.
School Information
- School District: Colonial
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 950
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 950 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 950 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1951
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,663
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 55.00 x 100.00
- Zoning: NC5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $215.79
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,438
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $378
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $239,900
- Tax Amount: $1,857
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 950
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal property
- Inclusions: Both sheds
- Lot Number: 48
Listed by Real Broker LLC, Kristina C Rice
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Schools
Schools serving 17 Richard Rd
School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Castle Hills Elementary School 502 Moores Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Read (George) Middle School 314 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Penn (William) High School 713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 17 Richard Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/15/2026
Listed
$205,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 17 Richard Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$146
7%
$37,000
—
2023
$136
1%
$37,000
—
2022
$134
—
$37,000
—
2021
$134
3%
$37,000
—
2020
$130
5%
$37,000
—
2017
$124
9%
$37,000
—
2016
$114
-14%
$37,000
—
2019
$132
16%
$37,000
—
2014
$114
-88%
$37,000
—
2013
$977
—
$37,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 17 Richard Rd
17 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 19720 (MLS# DENC2097198) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 17 Richard Road is currently listed for $205,000 and was received on February 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 17 Richard Road? 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.

