Octavia Williams
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
(302) 208-6653
125 Total Sales
17 in New Castle
$70K - $330K Price Range
New Castle
Located in New Castle County
Nestled along the banks of the Delaware River, New Castle is a small city with a historic downtown district and a few residential subdivisions and industrial parks around it.
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.
"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.”
Like other schools in the Colonial School District, Carrie Downie Elementary and New Castle Elementary 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.
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."
Settlers founded New Castle in 1651 and later made it the capital of the Delaware colony about a decade later. 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.
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. 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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Octavia Williams
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Temetris Hollis-Britt
Temetris Hollis-Britt
Responds QuicklyKW Empower
(302) 314-0489
36 Total Sales
3 in New Castle
$331K - $410K Price Range
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Bob Teeven
Bob Teeven
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(302) 303-9109
43 Total Sales
4 in New Castle
$155K - $290K Price Range
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Angela Ferguson
Angela Ferguson
RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin
(302) 314-0098
94 Total Sales
6 in New Castle
$195K - $400K Price Range
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Gina Spiese
Gina Spiese
Crown Homes Real Estate
(484) 233-6052
48 Total Sales
3 in New Castle
$180K - $259K Price Range
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Juan Soto
Juan Soto
Crown Homes Real Estate
(484) 779-1857
80 Total Sales
13 in New Castle
$150K - $475K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Battery Park
First State National Historical Park
Deemer's Beach
New Castle Housing Trends
On average, homes in New Castle, DE sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in New Castle, DE over the last 12 months is $304,900, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$314,900
Median Sale Price
$304,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$315,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$237,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
287
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8,986
Number of Homes for Sale
56
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,391
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,020
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,263
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Sunday, Sep 7Open Sun 12PM - 2PM
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Saturday, Sep 6Open Sat 2PM - 4PM
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Saturday, Sep 6Open Sat 1PM - 3PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,335 - $2,000 per month
- The Villas Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 696+ Sq Ft
- 21 Villas Dr
- New Castle, DE
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$1,448 - $2,348 per month
- Castlebrook Apartments
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 300+ Sq Ft
- 550 S Dupont Hwy
- New Castle, DE
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
New Castle Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,725
Median Age
46
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,001
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,330
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
29.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.