57 5th Street, New Castle, DE 19720 - Photo 1

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$387,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,600 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to this beautiful detached Victorian home in Historic Old New Castle two blocks from Battery Park and the Delaware River, and amazing shops and restaurants. This home has been thoughtfully updated to blend timeless character with modern comfort. Built in 1851, it features a spacious living room with a fireplace and original tin ceilings, built-in library, and wood flooring throughout. Updates include: Â· New ductless Heating and Air Conditioning system with separate temperature controls for individual room heat/cooling Â· Easy to clean tilt-in windows throughout Â· New kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, quartz countertop (blends nicely with 6-inch-wide old wood flooring) Â· Downstairs new Bonus Room (perfect space for office, playroom, orpotential downstairs bedroom) Â· Four upstairs bedrooms Â· Main level laundry and half bath (room to upgrade to full bath) Â· New upstairs bathroom with walk-in tile shower, custom glass door, and tile flooring Â· Newly painted exterior with Sherwin Williams paint (Imperial Grey) highlighted with white ornate, scroll-sawn gingerbread trim Â· Huge fenced-in backyard with endless possibilities (room to build a garage and anything else you can dream up) Â· In addition, new 200-amp electrical service and a 5 year old roof

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 57 5th St

General

Sold For: $387,000
Taxes: $2,998 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2094732
Added to Site: 164 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bonus Room
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1

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: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Parking

Parking Type: On 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

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Sump Pump, Outside Entrance, Combination
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,600
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,600 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,600 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: 20.00 x 220.00
Zoning: 21HR

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $249.38
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,767
City/TownTax: $1,051
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $180
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $294,800
Tax Amount: $2,998
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1600

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Wooden Cabinet in living/dining room does not go with the house and will be removed upon departure.
Lot Number: 68

Listed by Curt Scully Realty Company, Timothy A Scully
Sold by RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin, Adesola A Coker

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— 57 5th St —

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Schools

Schools serving 57 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
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 57 5th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/14/2026

Sold

$387,000

-3.01%

MLS

4/03/2026

Price Increased

$399,000

6.4%

MLS

3/02/2026

Price Reduced

$375,000

-3.82%

MLS

2/17/2026

Price Reduced

$389,900

-1.27%

MLS

1/28/2026

Price Reduced

$394,900

-1.03%

MLS

12/27/2025

Price Reduced

$399,000

-5%

MLS

12/22/2025

Listed

$420,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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