$245,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2025

18 Fordham Ave New Castle, DE 19720

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,675 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$146 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2025

**In receipt of multiple offers. Please submit best and final offers by Saturday at 7 PM.** INVESTOR ALERT! Amazing opportunity to buy a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the desirable Wilmington Manor Gardens. House has a BRAND NEW ROOF and sky lights. Property needs updating but has a great open layout inside with a ton of potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julianna Conomon

RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington License #RS0022865 Listed on: 04/08/2025

RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington

Last Buyer's Agent

Julianna Conomon

RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington License #RS0022865 Listed on: 04/08/2025

RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,375

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 110.30
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,675 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Flood Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wilm Manor Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 147
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-025.20-147

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,375

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All items including personal left in property at time of settlement
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: **In receipt of multiple offers. Please submit best and final offers by Saturday at 7 PM.** INVESTOR ALERT! Amazing opportunity to buy a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the desirable Wilmington Manor Gardens. House has a BRAND NEW ROOF and sky lights. Property needs updating but has a great open layout inside with a ton of potential.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stove - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bath(s), Crown Moldings
  • Window Features: Skylights, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Heated, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1675
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1675
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 137.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1675
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 18

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • 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: Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 110.30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1021.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1375.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-025.20-147
  • Tax Lot: 147
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1675
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 05/15/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2013
Sold by
Seixas Raymond T and Seixas Joyce K
Bought by
Secamiglio Matthew
Current Estimated Value
$244,365

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,117
Outstanding Balance
$106,244
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$126,914

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2003
Sold by
Secamiglio Joyce and Seixas Joyce K
Bought by
Seixas Raymond T and Seixas Joyce K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $145,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $148,117 VA
Previous Owner $96,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $245,000 +6.5% $146 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $230,000 -- $137 / 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 $1,511 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2023 $1,374 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2022 $1,431 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2021 $1,430 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2020 $1,439 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2019 $1,846 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2018 $1,410 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2017 $1,319 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2016 $1,180 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2015 $1,180 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
2014 $1,181 $44,000 $7,200 $36,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2079360

Bright MLS

APN: 10-025.20-147