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From colonial roots to New Castle's historic charm and suburban life
Settlers founded New Castle in 1651 and later made it the capital of the Delaware colony about a decade later. Today, New Castle is a small city nestled along the Delaware River with a historic downtown district and a few residential subdivisions and industrial parks around it. "The senators and former governors who live here build 5,000 square-foot homes," says Chris Cashman, a Realtor with Patterson Schwartz Real Estate and a historic district resident. “It’s great for people looking to escape the high taxes of the northeast.”
This statue in New Castle honors William Penn, a prominent historical figure of New England.
Many businesses are inside old historic buildings in the New Castle neighborhood.
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Historic residences to 1950s ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals
Outside the old city center, New Castle’s residents live in suburban subdivisions filled with homes built in the 1950s and later. According to data on Homesnap.com, the median home sales price as of March 2023 was $241,000, while the median list price was $428,000. If you can afford a property up to $300,000, you can buy a midcentury Ranch-style home, brick Cape Cods or contemporary Colonial Revival with a driveway or attached garage. If you have an even bigger budget, you could find a stately mansion or well-kept historical residence with a relatively low tax burden.
Colonial homes can be found in the Wilmington Manor Gardens subdivision of New Castle.
Historical rowhomes can be found throughout the New Castle neighborhood.
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Innovative learning and team-driven teaching at local public schools
This community is served by the Colonial School District, which rates a B-minus on Niche. Examples of schools here include C-rated Carrie Downie Elementary and A-rated New Castle Elementary, both of which are known for their team-driven teaching approach, called "the Power of We." Teachers structure their lessons through a non-hierarchical system to provide students with innovative learning pathways, access and opportunity.
Carrie Downie Elementary School serves the New Castle community.
New Castle Elementary School is A-rated on Niche.
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Fishing at New Castle Battery Park or Deemers Beach in New Castle
Residents in the eastern part of the neighborhood tow their kids to play at Rogers Manor Park, an open green space with a playground and athletic facilities largely hidden by a screen of woods around it. The downtown area is also famous for outdoor recreation because of its proximity to the water. At New Castle Battery Park, you can cast a line on the pier or enjoy lunch while appreciating waterfront views. From the park, a secluded trail parallels the river down to Deemers Beach, a rocky strip along the water popular among anglers. "It's great for cycling," Cashman says. "You don't have to cycle on the road and there are lots of areas in the south where it's less populated."
Get together with neighbors for a round of tennis at Battery Park.
Cast your line right off the shore at Deemers Beach, a popular fishing spot.
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Preserved Colonial culture through local restaurants and annual events
The area’s history is celebrated in various ways. At Jessop's Tavern, servers wearing tri-corner hats and other colonial garb bring out dishes on large paddle-style serving boards. In June, the city celebrates Separation Day with parades, festival events and a fireworks show to recognize when Delaware split from Pennsylvania to declare independence from the British.
A Day in Old New Castle is a time for re-enactors to treat the pubic to colonial-era history.
Live music by the water takes place throughout the day at the Separation Day Festival.
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Getting to Wimington for work and shopping from New Castle
Wilmington is about six miles upriver, so New Castle residents are a short drive from restaurants, businesses and civic institutions in the state’s largest city. In addition to being the main road leading to the metropolitan hub, US Route 13 is where many of the area’s residents visit supermarkets and big box stores or dine at local restaurants and national franchises.
Bazaar-style farmers markets and 24-hour diners in New Castle
The New Castle Farmers Market is a highway landmark. Its large warehouse and parking lot bazaar are filled on the weekends with vendors selling various goods, including fresh flowers, craft beer, motorcycle saddlebags, contractor tools and vintage watches. Among the local eateries, the Dove Diner is open 24 hours a day and was recently remodeled, bringing a fresh and clean Art Deco style to its walls and fixtures that make the familiar vinyl upholstered booths even more comfortable as you enjoy a stack of pancakes or a patty melt on rye.
New Castle offers a variety of local retail and dining options.
The New Castle Belgian Beer Fest was a chance to sample many of Belgium's finest brews.
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On average, homes in New Castle, DE sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in New Castle, DE over the last 12 months is $325,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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