$250,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

38 Buttonwood Ave New Castle, DE 19720

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
16,117 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Breakfast Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2025

Newly renovated single family home on a .37 acre lot. Perfect for the fist time home buyer or scale down buyer. Minutes away from the beautiful scenic Battery Park area that borders the Delaware River with jogs and walks leading to the adjacent charming district of Historical Old New Castle. Roof 2025, Water Heater 2025, HVAC 2025, All New Gas GE Range. New GE Refrigerator & Dishwasher. New GE Stack Washer & gas Dryer. In this market we still have an inventory challenge, if affordable living with value is what your looking for, put this one on your tour.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

West Prein

(302) 351-5000 maggie@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #R3-0016103 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Hurley

(484) 406-3004 amyhurleyrealtor@gmail.com Foraker Realty Co. License #RS-0025185

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $876

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 16,117 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80.00 x 200.00
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned 21R-2

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Public Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Buttonwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 046
  • Assessor Parcel Number 21-002.00-046

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$876

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0.37 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Renovated: 2025
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Laminate Plank
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • 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: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt, Architectural Shingle
  • 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: 150 Amps
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Septic
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • 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: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 80.00 x 200.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16117.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
  • Zoning: 21R-2
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 527.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 876.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21-002.00-046
  • Tax Lot: 046
  • 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 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 8, 2025
Sold by
De Investment Properties Llc
Bought by
Stineman Douglas Russell
Seller's Agent
West Prein
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Amy Hurley
Foraker Realty Co.
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$240,178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,822
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.02%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Outstanding Balance
$163,859
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,555

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Perry Dorothy A
Bought by
De Investment Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2007
Sold by
Wesley Wendell and Wesley Evelyn M
Bought by
Perry William J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
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 $200,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $75,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $120,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $164,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $250,000 0.0% --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $250,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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 $652 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2023 $589 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2022 $612 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2021 $603 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2020 $609 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2019 $703 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2018 $600 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2017 $561 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2016 $491 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2015 $491 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
2014 $491 $22,700 $6,400 $16,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2085382

Bright MLS

APN: 21-002.00-046

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