$215,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

315 W Van Buren Ave New Castle, DE 19720

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$165 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • Asbestos
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this charming Cape Cod-style home, brimming with potential and ready for your personal touch! With 2 cozy bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, this home offers a comfortable foundation to work from. The second floor features 2 additional bedrooms, perfect for creating a cozy retreat or home office space. The spacious, unfinished basement provides ample room for expansion, storage, or a workshop—let your imagination run wild with the possibilities! Nestled in a charming neighborhood, this home is waiting for someone with vision to bring out its full potential and create something truly special. Don’t miss the chance to transform this gem into your dream home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Grace Casella

Crown Homes Real Estate License #5012654 Listed on: 04/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Josh Brenneman

Crown Homes Real Estate License #0038127

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,219

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 56.40 x 100.00
  • Property is zoned NC5

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asbestos
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wilm Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 330
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-014.30-330

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,219

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Property to convey as is with all belongs
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this charming Cape Cod-style home, brimming with potential and ready for your personal touch! With 2 cozy bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, this home offers a comfortable foundation to work from. The second floor features 2 additional bedrooms, perfect for creating a cozy retreat or home office space. The spacious, unfinished basement provides ample room for expansion, storage, or a workshop—let your imagination run wild with the possibilities! Nestled in a charming neighborhood, this home is waiting for someone with vision to bring out its full potential and create something truly special. Don’t miss the chance to transform this gem into your dream home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1300
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1300
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 145.38
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 315

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Asbestos
  • 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: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: COLONIAL
  • School District Key: 300200396891
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 56.40 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: NC5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 905.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1219.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-014.30-330
  • Tax Lot: 330
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 925
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/28/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Temple Stephen G
Bought by
Premier Real Estate Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Grace Casella
Crown Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Josh Brenneman
Crown Homes Real Estate
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
13.76%
Views
134
Current Estimated Value
$204,722

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,278
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.79%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Outstanding Balance
$169,700
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$35,022

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1999
Bought by
Temple Stephen G
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 $215,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $170,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $31,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $215,000 +13.8% $165 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $189,000 -- $145 / 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 $1,339 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2023 $1,217 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2022 $1,268 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2021 $1,268 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2020 $1,275 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2019 $1,451 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2018 $1,250 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2017 $1,169 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2016 $1,046 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2015 $1,046 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
2014 $1,047 $39,000 $8,500 $30,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2079306

Bright MLS

APN: 10-014.30-330