Stephanie Coho
Compass RE
(856) 351-5461
240 Total Sales
6 in New Castle
$225K - $535K Price Range
42 E 5th St New Castle, DE 19720
New Castle Area
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,700
Sq Ft
2,178
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Bonus Room
- Porch
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to First State National Historical Park
About This Home
As of September 2025Welcome to 42 E. Fifth Street in the beautiful historic town of Old New Castle. This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath semi detached townhome with a third floor open area and full basement is full of character and ready for a new owner. Enter in the large living room with beautiful floors and built-in bookcase. Follow into a good size dining room next to the kitchen. As you exit the kitchen to the backyard patio with a garden setting and fenced rear yard. There is a main floor laundry in the powder room on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with ample closet space in all of them. Off the rear bedroom, there is a screened deck overlookiing the garden area.. The third floor has a large bonus room for any purpose, however, there is currently no heat. Don't miss out on the opportunity to live in the wonderful town of Old New Castle.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(302) 429-4500 jfuentes@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville Brokerage Phone: 3024294500 License #RA-0020553 Listed on: 06/13/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
(302) 322-1894 curtscullyrealty1@msn.com Curt Scully Realty Company
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Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,741
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 19.5 x 120
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2.5 Levels
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
- Built-In Range
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Location
- Flood Risk
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 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 2101510061
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Sep 8, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jeff Olmstead
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Scully
Curt Scully Realty Company
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$299,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-5.08%
Views
176
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,327
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.33%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 18, 1992
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in New Castle, DE
-
Stephanie Coho
-
Sabri Thompson
Sabri Thompson
Foraker Realty Co.
(856) 276-5092
149 Total Sales
11 in New Castle
$78K - $715K Price Range
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Carolyn Stanley
Carolyn Stanley
Stanley Properties, LLC
(302) 587-8993
39 Total Sales
1 in New Castle
$443,000 Price
-
Carol Fahy
Carol Fahy
Brokers Realty Group, LLC
(302) 643-2896
51 Total Sales
1 in New Castle
$360,000 Price
-
Joseph Berchock
Joseph Berchock
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Associates - Newark
(484) 779-6870
78 Total Sales
3 in New Castle
$327K - $470K Price Range
-
Khalilah Ling
Khalilah Ling
Crown Homes Real Estate
(302) 599-7370
91 Total Sales
8 in New Castle
$55K - $387K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $299,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 09/08/25 | Sold | $299,000 | 0.0% | $176 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2025 08/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | Price Changed | $299,000 | -5.1% | $176 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | For Sale | $315,000 | -- | $185 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $249,200 | $56,500 | $192,700 |
| 2024 | -- | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2023 | $1,170 | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2022 | $1,216 | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2021 | $180 | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2020 | $180 | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2019 | $180 | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2018 | $1,193 | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2017 | $1,115 | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2016 | $975 | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $45,100 | $5,200 | $39,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jeff Olmstead
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jeff Olmstead
Patterson Schwartz
(302) 740-2543
66 Total Sales
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Timothy Scully
T
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Timothy Scully
Curt Scully Realty Company
(302) 753-7382
91 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DENC2082830
APN: 21-015.10-061
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