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36 E 5th Street, New Castle, DE 19720
$442,500
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Property Description
All the charm, history and convenience of Old New Castle are steps from this exceptional home. This wonderfully expanded, updated and well maintained home in the historic district preserves the period ambience while offering sought-after modern features . This detached property has a flexible floorplan that features up to 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including one on the main floor-a rarity in town. Enter the open living room/dining room area, you'll notice the gas fireplace and many built-ins, including custom built wine rack and sideboard . Continue into the large, eat-in kitchen with counter seating and sunny window seat with extra storage space. This updated kitchen features ceiling-high solid wood cabinetry, ceramic and bronze tile on floor and backsplash, solid surface counters, gas stove and new dishwasher - all appliances are less than 2 years old. The rear of the main level features a bedroom, family room, or in-law/guest suite, with French doors to the private yard. A full bath and the laundry area complete the main level. Upstairs is the primary bedroom with en-suite full bathroom featuring double vanity, plenty of closet space and access to the third level bonus room offering multiple possibilities an an office, expanded closet space, or loft reading/craft room. There are also 2 more bedrooms with extensive space-efficient built-ins, a third full bath and a second floor family room or den leading to porch/balcony for enjoying coffee or a good book, and providing a protected area below for the side entrance and grilling under cover. Outside, a large brick patio with a water feature and professionally landscaped yard has speakers for enjoying music while relaxing in the serene space. Gardeners will appreciate that 70% of rainwater drainage is directed to the yard for irrigation or stored in the 80 gallon rain barrel. The basement has an outside entrance and plenty of room for storage. A 50 year shingle roof was installed in 2007. Energy efficient features include 2 zones for the hot water boiler and the air conditioning and insulation was blown into the walls of the original late-1800's structure and storm windows and doors throughout. There are overhead fans in all the rooms, whole house water filter and 9 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. This house enjoys lots of openness and natural light not often found in City of New Castle homes. Just blocks from museums, restaurants, shops, parkland, walking and biking trails and the Delaware river, this is a truly special Old New Castle home. Schedule your appointment today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 36 E 5th St
General
- Sold For: $442,500
- Taxes: $1,882 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: DENC2039508
- Added to Site: 458 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, 16 x 12, Main
- Primary Bedroom 2: Primary Bedroom, 16 x 15, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 3 - Built-Ins, 13 x 8, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 4 - Built-Ins, 13 x 8, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Built-Ins, Fireplace - Gas, 16 x 13, Main
- Family Room: Family Room, 12 x 11, Upper 1
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Kitchen - Eat-in, 14 x 11, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Built-Ins, 13 x 11, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es), Brick
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
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Driving Directions: Rt. 273 to Delaware St., left on E. 6th St, right on Harmony St., left on E. 5th St, house on the right
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Colonial
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Partial, Sump Pump
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,628
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,160 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,160 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,614
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 120
- Zoning: 21HR
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $203.7
- City/TownTax: $580
- Tax w/Assessment: $48,300
- Tax Amount: $1,882
- Tax Year: 2022
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Patterson-Schwartz-Newark, Christopher J. Cashman
Sold by Keller Williams Realty, Megan Aitken
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Schools
Schools serving 36 E 5th St
School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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1201 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720 | K-5 | 0.7 mi | |
20 Chase Ave, New Castle, DE 19720 | 6-8 | 2.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 36 E 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/31/2023
Sold
$442,500
0.57%
MLS
3/17/2023
Listed
$440,000
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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.
36 E 5th Street, New Castle, DE 19720 (MLS# DENC2039508) is a Single Family property that was sold at $442,500 on May 31, 2023. Want to learn more about 36 E 5th 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.