$355,000
SOLD FEB 15, 2021

17 W 3rd St New Castle, DE 19720

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$209 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River View
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to First State National Historical Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

Detached colonial located in the center of Historic New Castle, literally steps away from Battery Park, Delaware River, historic museums, shops and restaurants. This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home has had extensive renovations over the past 5 years. Updates include, roof, some newer windows, kitchen, bathrooms, wood floors, just to name a few. Enter into the spacious living room with gas fireplace, pine floors, custom built ins and moldings. Continue into the completely renovated fully equipped kitchen featuring custom cabinets, granite countertops, gas range with exhaust hood, dishwasher, center island, large custom butlers pantry, new pine floors. The kitchen is opened to a 25x17 family/dining room, with new pine floors and plenty of natural light. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a completely updated full bath featuring tile floor, fully tiled shower stall and a claw foot soaking tub. French doors off the back of 2nd floor open up to a flat rubber roof which could become a roof top deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard. There is full basement that houses the laundry, HVAC systems as well as plenty of extra storage space. The professionally landscaped back yard features a 2 tier brick patio. Home available due to job transfer. "Special Financing Incentives available on this property from SIRVA Mortgage."

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Scully

Curt Scully Realty Company Listed on: 12/20/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Finkle

Crown Homes Real Estate License #0024830

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,172

Year Built

  • Built in 1890 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 27.70 x 109.30
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned 21HR, Historic Residential

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Plaster Walls
  • Rubber Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • <<selfCleaningOvenToken>>
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • <<ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher>>
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Basement

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

Schools

  • Carrie Downie Elementary School
  • New Castle Middle School
  • William Penn High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old New Castle Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 189
  • Assessor Parcel Number 21-015.30-189

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,172

Year Built

Built in 1890 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: refrigerator, living room light fixture, personal property
  • Historic Designation ID: HR
  • Historic: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Renovated: 2019
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Detached colonial located in the center of Historic New Castle, literally steps away from Battery Park, Delaware River, historic museums, shops and restaurants. This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home has had extensive renovations over the past 5 years. Updates include, roof, some newer windows, kitchen, bathrooms, wood floors, just to name a few. Enter into the spacious living room with gas fireplace, pine floors, custom built ins and moldings. Continue into the completely renovated fully equipped kitchen featuring custom cabinets, granite countertops, gas range with exhaust hood, dishwasher, center island, large custom butlers pantry, new pine floors. The kitchen is opened to a 25x17 family/dining room, with new pine floors and plenty of natural light. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a completely updated full bath featuring tile floor, fully tiled shower stall and a claw foot soaking tub. French doors off the back of 2nd floor open up to a flat rubber roof which could become a roof top deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard. There is full basement that houses the laundry, HVAC systems as well as plenty of extra storage space. The professionally landscaped back yard features a 2 tier brick patio. Home available due to job transfer. "Special Financing Incentives available on this property from SIRVA Mortgage."
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Energy Star Clothes Washer, Energy Star Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 90.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1700
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1700
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 211.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 17

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Spa: No
  • View: River, Park/Greenbelt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: COLONIAL
  • Elementary School: CARRIE DOWNIE
  • Middle School: NEW CASTLE
  • High School: WILLIAM PENN
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396891
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CARRIE DOWNIE
  • High School: WILLIAM PENN
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEW CASTLE

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • R Factor Ceilings: R-30
  • R Factor Ext Walls: R-30

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 40700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 27.70 x 109.30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: 21HR
  • Zoning Description: Historic Residential
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2380019
  • School Tax: 1321.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2172.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21-015.30-189
  • Tax Lot: 189
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1625
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 02/15/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2020
Closed on
Feb 16, 2021
Sold by
Whalen Karen L
Bought by
Farrow Morgan
Seller's Agent
Timothy Scully
Curt Scully Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Mike Finkle
Crown Homes Real Estate
List Price
$347,900
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,100
2.04%
Current Estimated Value
$399,930

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,930
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.69%
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Outstanding Balance
$301,198
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$64,709

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2014
Closed on
Oct 31, 2014
Sold by
Dilouie Steven A and Dilouie Linda M
Bought by
Whalen Karen L
Seller's Agent
Mark Macomber
RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Scully
Curt Scully Realty Company
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$228,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-8.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.28%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2002
Sold by
Lally Thomas A and Lally Anne M
Bought by
Dilouie Steven Anthony and Dilouie Linda Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,650
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 -- Stewart Title
Deed $228,000 None Available
Deed $229,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $332,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $228,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $159,650 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/15/2021 02/15/21 Sold $355,000 -1.4% $209 / Sq Ft
01/07/2021 01/07/21 Price Changed $360,000 +3.5% $212 / Sq Ft
01/06/2021 01/06/21 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2020 12/20/20 For Sale $347,900 +52.6% $205 / Sq Ft
10/31/2014 10/31/14 Sold $228,000 -3.8% $140 / Sq Ft
09/11/2014 09/11/14 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2014 08/05/14 Price Changed $236,900 -5.2% $146 / Sq Ft
07/28/2014 07/28/14 For Sale $249,900 -- $154 / 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 $1,604 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2023 $1,450 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2022 $1,507 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2021 $1,485 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2020 $1,501 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2019 $1,614 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2018 $92 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2017 $1,208 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2016 $1,208 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2015 $1,209 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
2014 $1,210 $55,900 $15,200 $40,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC518342

Bright MLS

APN: 21-015.30-189