216 E 2nd Street, New Castle, DE 19720 - Photo 1

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$300,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,400 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

BACK ON MARKET due to buyer financing falling through. Take the opportunity to come take a look and make an offer. Transform yourself back to the 19th Century. Welcome to this charming 2/3-bedroom Colonial style home in the coveted community of Old New Castle, just steps from views of the Delaware River and heart of the town. Offering 2 levels of living space, this home combines classic colonial architectural details with modern amenities. Feel right at home upon entering the welcoming living space that leads to the separate dining room. The modern updated well-appointed kitchen has a ton of cabinets, counter space as well as stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and a breakfast nook. The laundry is conveniently located on the main level. There is a basement that provides an additional storage area. The upper-level features two comfortably sized bedrooms, the primary with a large walk-in closet and a bonus room that could be used as a library, office, art studio or possibly an additional bedroom/guest quarter. The home recently had the HVAC replaced. Fenced in backyard backs to open space. With its great location and timeless style, this property promises a comfortable and convenient lifestyle for its future owners. Don't miss your chance to own a piece and experience the historic New Castle charm. Seize this opportunity to own a true gem in historic New Castle, DE. .

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 216 E 2nd St

General

Sold For: $300,000
Taxes: $2,667 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2106156
Added to Site: 106 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 2

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
County: NEW CASTLE
Subdivision: OLD NEW CASTLE
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Driving Directions: Turn left off of DE Ave. House is almost at the end of 2nd St on the left.
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Colonial
High School: William Penn

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Wood Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Permanent
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,400
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,400 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,400 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1870
Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,614
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Zoning: 21 HR

Water Features

Water Front Type: River
Water Front Name: DE River

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $232.07
City/TownTax: $935
Tax w/Assessment: $262,300
Tax Amount: $2,667
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Shed - AS IS

Listed by Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown, Lynne R Holt
Sold by Curt Scully Realty Company, Timothy A Scully

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— 216 E 2nd St —

Lynne R Holt

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

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Schools

Schools serving 216 E 2nd St

School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE

Name	Grades	Distance
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School 1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720	K-5	1 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720	6-8	2.4 mi
Penn (William) High School 713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720	9-12	1.3 mi

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Price & Sales History for 216 E 2nd St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/31/2026

Sold

$300,000

-7.66%

MLS

6/29/2026

Listed

$324,900

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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.

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216 E 2nd Street, New Castle, DE 19720 (MLS# DENC2106156) is a Single Family property that was sold at $300,000 on August 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 216 E 2nd Street? 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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