55 W 5th Street, New Castle, DE 19720 - Photo 1

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$335,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,475 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Charming Updated Twin in Historic Old New Castle Discover this beautiful brick twin located on a quiet, one-way street in the heart of Old New Castle - just steps from Battery Park, the Delaware River, shops, and restaurants. This move-in ready home features the perfect blend of historic character and modern comfort. The main level boasts gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a bright, open layout. Enjoy a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, white cabinetry, opening to a versatile bonus room that can serve as a family room, home office, or additional bedroom. Step through the French door to a spacious screened porch overlooking the deep, fenced yard and fire pit. There is also private off-street parking accessible from the rear. Upstairs, you'll find two large bedrooms and a second updated full bath. Additional features include central A/C, natural gas heat and main-floor laundry. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey home with off-street parking in one of Delaware's most desirable historic districts!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 55 W 5th St

General

Sold For: $335,000
Taxes: $1,112 (2018)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2092238
Added to Site: 77 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Den, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room

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: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Exterior

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Parking

Parking Features: Private
Parking Type: Off Street

Location

Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
County: NEW CASTLE
Subdivision: OLD NEW CASTLE
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Driving Directions: Delaware ST to W 5th
Historic District: Yes
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Colonial

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
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
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Slab
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,475
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,475 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,475 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1910
Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Zoning: 21HR

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $213.49
City/TownTax: $566
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $47,200
Tax Amount: $1,112
Tax Year: 2018
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington, Ross Weiner
Sold by Crown Homes Real Estate, AMBER MARIE GARNESKI

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Schools

Schools serving 55 W 5th 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	0.7 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720	6-8	2.6 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 55 W 5th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/08/2025

Sold

$335,000

6.38%

MLS

10/31/2025

Listed

$314,900

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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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