$370,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025

131 Colesbery Dr New Castle, DE 19720

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$231 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Porch
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Screened Patio

About This Home

As of April 2025

Center hall 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial home in Penn Acres. First floor consists of large living room, dining room, kitchen with wall oven and cooktop, powder room, and recently screened back porch, and a one car garage. The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with one being off the primary bedroom. There is plenty of closet and storage space throughout home. The basement houses a partially finished family room with bar, and the utility/laundry room. Taxes reflect senior discount.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Scully

Curt Scully Realty Company Listed on: 03/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Ulshafer

Patterson-Schwartz-Newark License #R3-0014448

Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $487

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 143.90 x 105.00
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Penn Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 024
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-019.30-024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$487

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Center hall 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial home in Penn Acres. First floor consists of large living room, dining room, kitchen with wall oven and cooktop, powder room, and recently screened back porch, and a one car garage. The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with one being off the primary bedroom. There is plenty of closet and storage space throughout home. The basement houses a partially finished family room with bar, and the utility/laundry room. Taxes reflect senior discount.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1600
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 240.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 131

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

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: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 143.90 x 105.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 362.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 487.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-019.30-024
  • Tax Lot: 024
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/11/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Parks Ellen A
Bought by
Luna William A and Luna Maria C
Seller's Agent
Timothy Scully
Curt Scully Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Janet Ulshafer
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
List Price
$384,900
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.87%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$374,381

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,381
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$333,000
Outstanding Balance
$333,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$43,925

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2000
Bought by
Parks James L and Parks Ellen A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $370,000 Kirsh Title Services
Deed $143,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $333,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $370,000 -3.9% $231 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $384,900 -- $241 / 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 $586 $65,600 $13,400 $52,200
2023 $528 $65,600 $13,400 $52,200
2022 $552 $65,600 $13,400 $52,200
2021 $551 $65,600 $13,400 $52,200
2020 $555 $65,600 $13,400 $52,200
2019 $546 $63,500 $13,400 $50,100
2018 $501 $63,500 $13,400 $50,100
2017 $469 $63,500 $13,400 $50,100
2016 $420 $63,500 $13,400 $50,100
2015 $419 $63,500 $13,400 $50,100
2014 $419 $63,500 $13,400 $50,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2077164

Bright MLS

APN: 10-019.30-024