79 University Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720 - Photo 1

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$345,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,500 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 79 University Ave

General

Sold For: $345,000
Taxes: $1,764 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2094668
Added to Site: 75 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
Terms: Standard Sale
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
Sold by Crown Homes Real Estate, Yonathan Galindo

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Schools

Schools serving 79 University Ave

School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE

Name	Grades	Distance
Wilmington Manor Elementary School 200 East Roosevelt Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720	K-5	0.5 mi
Read (George) Middle School 314 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720	6-8	0.4 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

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/30/2026

Sold

$345,000

6.15%

MLS

12/18/2025

Listed

$325,000

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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.

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