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$325,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,500 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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Welcome to this updated three-bedroom, two-bath home situated on a rare double oversized lot with a private driveway and large two-car detached garage. Offering endless possibilities, the expansive side yard provides exceptional outdoor space for entertaining, expansion, or recreation. The main level features beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, two spacious bedrooms, and a full bath. The gourmet kitchen has been tastefully updated with premium white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom tile backsplash, and tile flooring, with sliding doors leading to a patio and backyard. The second floor offers an additional bedroom, ideal for a primary suite, guest room, or home office. The lower level includes a large unfinished basement with an additional bathroom, providing excellent potential for future living space. A unique opportunity with space, versatility, and room to grow. This property is centrally located with easy access to I-95, 141, shopping and dining and the Newcastle Airport, and Philadelphia

Full Property Details for 79 University Ave

General

  • Price: $325,000
  • Taxes: $1,764 (2024)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2094668
  • Updated: 12/22/2025
  • Added to Site: 29 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Parking Type: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

  • Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • Subdivision: WILM MANOR
  • Cross Streets: Basin Rd
  • Driving Directions: 79 University Ave, New Castle, DE 19720

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: Cape Cod
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partial
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,500
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,500 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,500 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 75.70 x 110.00
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • Lot Description: Irregular, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing (Description): Cyclone

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $216.67
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $1,764
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1500

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Above ground pool
  • Lot Number: 154

Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin, Michael A Walton

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  • Michael A Walton

    BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

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Schools serving 79 University Ave

School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE
NameGradesDistance
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
200 East Roosevelt Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720
K-50.5 mi
Read (George) Middle School
314 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720
6-80.4 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 79 University Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/18/2025
Listed
$325,000
80.56%
MLS
11/03/2023
Sold
$180,000
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Tax History for 79 University Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,644
10%
$47,900
—
2023
$1,495
-4%
$47,900
—
2022
$1,557
—
$47,900
—
2021
$1,557
5%
$47,900
6%
2020
$1,478
9%
$45,200
—
2017
$1,355
12%
$45,200
—
2016
$1,213
-18%
$45,200
—
2019
$1,473
22%
$45,200
—
2015
$1,212
—
$45,200
—
2014
$1,213
2%
$45,200
—
2013
$1,194
—
$45,200
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Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin, Michael A Walton

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79 University Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720 (MLS# DENC2094668) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 79 University Avenue is currently listed for $325,000 and was received on December 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 79 University Avenue? 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.

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