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$715,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Townhouse
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,250 Sq. Ft.
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25 The Strand, built by James McCullough around 1827 after fire destroyed the original structure in 1824 along with most of The Strand. Located on the corner of Packet Alley, which was the connecting link for travelers coming from Philadelphia to the Baltimore, Washington areas. Imagine all the people that travelled this route and took up lodging waiting for the stagecoach and later the New Castle/Frenchtown Railroad to get the to the Elk River and the Chesapeake Bay. 25 The Strand, known as Boulden's Store for the last merchant, David Boulden, that operated the establishment, is now a single family dwelling. Enter through the double doors into a large living room flanked by bookcases on left and wood burning fireplace on the right, 10 foot ceilings and large storefront windows, continue via the hallway into the dining room featuring a built-in cabinet and high ceilings which flows into the fully equipped kitchen. The sunroom facing the river and a hallway 1/2 bath completes the first level. The curved winding steps take you to the second floor which consists of 3 ample sized bedrooms and 2 full updated bathrooms as well as a screened porch to relax and watch the ships go by. Continue to the 3rd level with a bedroom and full bath with clawfoot tub and plenty of storage space. Entertain your guests on the brick patio with established garden that opens to the historic Packet Alley. The full basement houses the gas boiler, gas hot water heater, central air handler and laundry. Original heart pine floors, large open hallways, built in cabinets, and moldings are all throughout the home. Come and live in the history and enjoy all that Historic New Castle has to offer. Centrally located between New York City and Washington DC. Detailed history available.

Full Property Details for 25 The Strand

General

  • Sold For: $715,000
  • Taxes: $6,336 (2022)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2043038
  • Added to Site: 1, 087 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Soaking Tub, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 3
  • Upper - Full Baths: 3
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Bedrooms-Up2: 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 4, Upper 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 3, Upper 1

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Living Room - Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Main
  • Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room - Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Main
  • Sun Room: Yes
  • Sun Room/Solarium: Sun/Florida Room, Main
  • Laundry: Basement

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Patio(s), Enclosed, Screened

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: Please use GPS
  • Historic District: Yes
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Colonial

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Colonial
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Outside Entrance, Interior Access
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Stories/Levels: 0
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Square Feet: 3,250
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 3,250 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 3,250 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1830
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Property View: Panoramic, River, Other
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 24.90 x 94.00
  • Zoning: HR
  • Fencing (Description): Fully

Water Features

  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Front Type: River
  • Water Front Name: Delaware River

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $226.15
  • School Tax: $3,816
  • City/TownTax: $1,951
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $568
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $162,600
  • Tax Amount: $6,336
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by Curt Scully Realty Company, Timothy A Scully
Sold by Foraker Realty Co., Sabri Thompson and Foraker Realty Co., Brian D. Foraker

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    Curt Scully Realty Company

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Schools serving 25 The Strand

School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE
NameGradesDistance
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720
K-51 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720
6-82.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 25 The Strand

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/15/2023
Sold
$715,000
-2.72%
MLS
10/02/2023
Price Reduced
$735,000
-0.68%
MLS
5/18/2023
Listed
$740,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Curt Scully Realty Company, Timothy A Scully
Sold by Foraker Realty Co., Sabri Thompson and Foraker Realty Co., Brian D. Foraker

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