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Property Description
Three bedroom, two bath semi-detached rowhome in Historic New Castle. First floor consists of living room, dining room, bonus room, and kitchen, with a newer full bath with walk in shower. The second floor has three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Laundry is on the fist floor. Basement houses the heater and hot water heater, recently installed french drain with sump pump.. Heater is less than a year old! Large lot with off street parking possibilities and shed to store garden tools. Home being sold as is. Excellent opportunity to gain some sweat equity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 53 W 5th
General
- Price: $249,900
- Taxes: $3,090 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2107548
- Updated: 7/21/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
- Expected Market Date: 7/24/2026
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street, Off Street
Location
- Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: OLD NEW CASTLE
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Colonial
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: 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: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,225
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,225 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,225 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1850
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 17.00 x 220.00
- Zoning: 21HR
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $204
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,821
- City/TownTax: $1,083
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $186
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $303,900
- Tax Amount: $3,090
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1225
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 66
Listed by Curt Scully Realty Company, Timothy A Scully
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Schools
Schools serving 53 W 5th
School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School 1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720 | 6-8 | 2.6 mi |
Penn (William) High School 713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720 | 9-12 | 1 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 53 W 5th
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/21/2026
Listed
$249,900
67.16%
MLS
6/28/2012
Sold
$149,500
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Public Record
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 53 W 5th
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,188
37%
$303,900
538%
2024
$866
17%
$47,600
—
2023
$743
-5%
$47,600
—
2022
$784
-9%
$47,600
—
2021
$865
-1%
$47,600
—
2020
$878
13%
$47,600
—
2017
$777
-12%
$47,600
—
2019
$886
44%
$47,600
—
2016
$616
—
$47,600
—
2015
$616
—
$47,600
—
2014
$617
2%
$47,600
—
2013
$607
—
$47,600
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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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53 W 5th, New Castle, DE 19720 (MLS# DENC2107548) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 53 W 5th is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on July 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 53 W 5th? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Collins Park? You can browse all Collins Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

