$425,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2025

28 The Strand New Castle, DE 19720

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,625 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 3-minute walk to Battery Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Great new price!! Wonderful property available in Old New Castle on the towns most historic street, The Strand. The home has been lovingly cared for by its current owners. Many updates have been made to bring it into the 21st century. The high ceilings and large rooms allow for numerous possibilities. The floorplan is open and inviting. The updated stainless kitchen with Copper countertops opens to a lovely brick and stone patio with gorgeous plantings; past the patio is an ample grass lawn with plenty of room to roam. The home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a main level powder room. There is radiant hot water heat and ductless mini splits for cooling. Loads of potential to make this home your own. Located just a hop and skip away from Battery Park and the Market Square, history surrounds you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Pettit

(302) 740-8444 remaxjp@aol.com RE/MAX Elite Listed on: 07/14/2025

RE/MAX Elite

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Pettit

(302) 740-8444 remaxjp@aol.com RE/MAX Elite Listed on: 07/14/2025

RE/MAX Elite

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,432

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20.10 x 159.00

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,625 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • River Nearby
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old New Castle Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 21-015.40-035

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,432

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All appliances in the property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2625
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2625
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 190.48
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2625
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt, Flat
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 20.10 x 159.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: 21HR
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2032.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3432.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21-015.40-035
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2025
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Richard P Pennell Revocable Trust and Sarah C Brown Revocable Trust
Bought by
Dillon John P and Dillon Sharon G
Seller's Agent
Jim Pettit
RE/MAX Elite
Buyer's Agent
Jim Pettit
RE/MAX Elite
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-15%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
187.67%
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Outstanding Balance
$310,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,032

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2005
Sold by
Pennell Richard P and Brown Sarah C
Bought by
Pennell Richard P and Brown Sarah C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2003
Sold by
Mack Jeffrey G
Bought by
Pennell Richard P and Brown Sarah C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2001
Sold by
Leavell Noble Mack Anne L and Leavell Noble Anne
Bought by
Mack Jeffrey G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
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 $425,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $430,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $310,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $147,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Sold $425,000 -15.0% $162 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $190 / 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 $2,854 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2023 $2,523 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2022 $2,648 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2021 $2,743 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2020 $2,743 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2019 $154 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2018 $2,705 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2017 $2,503 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2016 $2,028 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2015 $2,114 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
2014 $2,116 $120,900 $30,500 $90,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2085826

Bright MLS

APN: 21-015.40-035