$387,990
SOLD MAR 31, 2025

118 W Van Buren Ave New Castle, DE 19720

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome Home!!!! Completely renovated home that will not last long on the market. It has 5 ample size bedrooms with an open floor layout. The owner suite is absolutely worth scheduling an appointment for. Beautiful tile work in the kitchen and the bathrooms. The home is around plenty of eateries and shopping locations and close to the I295-I95 ramps.
Schedule the appointment today!!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Moret

EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 03/01/2025

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Magobet

Tesla Realty Group, LLC License #RS360047

Tesla Realty Group, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,444

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 100.00
  • Property is zoned NC5

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 2,050 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 477
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-014.30-477

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,444

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome Home!!!! Completely renovated home that will not last long on the market. It has 5 ample size bedrooms with an open floor layout. The owner suite is absolutely worth scheduling an appointment for. Beautiful tile work in the kitchen and the bathrooms. The home is around plenty of eateries and shopping locations and close to the I295-I95 ramps. Schedule the appointment today!!!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2050
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2050
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 184.87
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2050
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 118

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: COLONIAL
  • School District Key: 300200396891
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: NC5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1072.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1444.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-014.30-477
  • Tax Lot: 477
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2050
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 03/31/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Pm Carpet Installation Llc
Bought by
Exum-French Laverne
Seller's Agent
Ashley Moret
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Magobet
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$378,990
Sold Price
$387,990
Premium/Discount to List
$9,000
2.37%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$377,679

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,311
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.36%
Original Mortgage
$300,032
Outstanding Balance
$299,234
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$78,445

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2024
Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Dohertyhousing Llc
Bought by
Pm Carpet Installation Llc
Seller's Agent
David Landon
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Moret
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.13%
Views
148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
440.20%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2013
Sold by
Ddoherty Michael and Doherty Bernard
Bought by
Dohertyhousing Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2006
Sold by
Doherty Bernard and Doherty Debria G
Bought by
Doherty Michael and Doherty Bernard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Doherty Bernard and Doherty Debria G
Bought by
Doherty Bernard and Doherty Debria G
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $387,990 None Listed On Document
Deed $230,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $200,000 The Security Title Guarantee
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,032 FHA
Previous Owner $250,000 Construction
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $387,990 +2.4% $189 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2025 03/01/25 For Sale $378,990 +64.8% $185 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Sold $230,000 -2.1% $95 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2024 11/05/24 For Sale $235,000 -- $97 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,586 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2023 $1,442 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2022 $1,502 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2021 $1,502 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2020 $1,510 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2019 $2,213 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2018 $1,481 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2017 $1,385 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2016 $1,239 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2015 $1,239 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
2014 $1,240 $46,200 $7,300 $38,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2076792

Bright MLS

APN: 10-014.30-477