RENTED MAY 29, 2026

17 Gene Ave New Castle, DE 19720

Estimated Value: $132,000 - $278,785

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
900 Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2026

Welcome to 17 Gene Ave in the centrally located and charming neighborhood of Castle Hills. This beautifully renovated ranch home is ready for it's next occupants to love where they live! With brand new LVP floors, full kitchen, 1.5 baths and fresh paint all around, this house is every renter's dream. All 3 bedrooms are ample size for modern living and include a ceiling mounted fan for those hotter days, and large closets for cloths and more. The landlord is looking for applicants with a clear rental background, makes at least 2 times the monthly rent in take home income, and has a credit score of 600 or more. If you think this is the right home for your next move, reach out today and schedule a tour!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Tony Letizia

(484) 800-1777 operations@vrarealty.com VRA Realty Brokerage Phone: 4848001777 License #RS0025591 Listed on: 02/12/2026

VRA Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Tony Letizia

(484) 800-1777 operations@vrarealty.com VRA Realty Brokerage Phone: 4848001777 License #RS0025591 Listed on: 02/12/2026

VRA Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 110.00
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 3 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Castle Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $2,100
  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas, insurance, internet, lawn/tree/shrub care, snow removal, water
  • The owner pays for insurance, repairs
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 3/1/26
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-020.10-148

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2026-03-01
  • Application Fee: 50.00
  • Owner Pays: Insurance, Repairs
  • Pet Deposit: 2100.00
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 2100.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas, Insurance, Internet, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Snow Removal, Water
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Renovated: 2025
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 900
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 900
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 110.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: NC6.5

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-020.10-148

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2026
Closed on
Jun 4, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tony Letizia
VRA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tony Letizia
VRA Realty
Sold Price
$2,100
Views
430
Current Estimated Value
$201,196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$199,096

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,837
Interest Rate
0.0619%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
0.0582%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$130,000 None Listed On Document
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $146,837
Closed $91,575
Closed $56,125
Closed $50,000
Closed $35,000
Closed $30,000
Closed $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
05/25/2026 05/25/26 Under Contract -- -- --
05/04/2026 05/04/26 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Under Contract -- -- --
04/20/2026 04/20/26 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
04/14/2026 04/14/26 Under Contract -- -- --
03/16/2026 03/16/26 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
03/07/2026 03/07/26 Off Market $2,100 -- --
02/12/2026 02/12/26 For Rent $2,100 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 -- $248,700 $53,300 $195,400
2024 $1,044 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2023 $955 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2022 $995 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2021 $1,000 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2020 $1,000 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2019 $56 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2018 $981 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2017 $918 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2016 $825 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2015 $821 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
2014 $821 $30,600 $6,500 $24,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2097068

Bright MLS

APN: 10-020.10-148

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