This historic home, perched on a high elevation on Historic New Castle's East Second Street with the most incredible, sweeping views of the Delaware River, offers a rare opportunity and a NEW ASKING PRICE! The extraordinarily deep lot ( 220' ) overlooks park space and the Delaware River, providing views from the Delaware Memorial Bridge to views west of the property from over 130' of garden space. Its front porch leads to a very spacious living room with a gas fireplace and its formal dining room has a built-in corner hutch. The bright and well-appointed kitchen ( ample cabinetry and workspace, gas cooking, granite countertops ) opens onto a screened in porch overlooking the gardens, park and river. A powder room is conveniently located between the dining room and kitchen. The second level has three bedrooms and a large modern full bath. The rear bedroom has an adjacent large walk-in closet and opens onto a porch affording more spectacular garden, park and river views. Imagine sunrises from this bedroom retreat! There is a third-floor walk-up attic offering additional closet and storage space that could be easily served as an office or additional bedroom. The spacious useable basement hosts the mechanical systems and laundry facilities. The home provides central air conditioning for summer comfort and gas heat for the winter months. An alley from the front sidewalk accesses the side kitchen door, rear porch and deep gardens. High ceilings, wood floors and a fully finished attic add to the amenities of this lovely home. It enjoys the deepest lot facing the river on its block, offering unmatched panoramic views. Second Street is wide enough for traffic in each direction and parking on each side, nice features in the Historic District. Please note that the home is not in the flood plain and the price reflects the need for some deferred exterior maintenance, to be sold as-is. Enjoy Second Street's pleasant streetscapes and a short stroll to the shops, eateries, galleries, museums and Battery Park from 151 E Second Street. Historic New Castle offers a lifestyle, with year-round events and activities. New Castle's Battery Park features a new basketball court, a new children's playlot and a wonderful riverfront walkway. Nearby are new pickleball courts and a new Pier that welcomes Tall Ships for popular tours and cruises. Community events include A Day in Old New Castle, Separation Day, summertime evening concerts, a Saturday Market on The Green, an old-fashioned Easter Parade, a Halloween Parade and The Spirit of Christmas. Fifteen minutes to an Amtrak station, half an hour from an international airport, this charming riverfront town seems a world away! Passing ships, parades, concerts, home and garden tours, art loop nights, year-round community events and so much more all add to the excitement of making 151 E Second Street home. NOTE: There are tax credits available for work conducted on homes in this location. See the DELAWARE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDT PROGRAM,
Sold for $385,000 on 08/21/25
$385,000
151 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720
3beds
1,550sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1842
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$389,900 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$2,096 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 05:12am
Listed by:
Marianne Caven 302-588-7410,
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Bought with:
Bud Thomas, RB-0002633
Brandywine Realty Management
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2082036
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 9
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 X 13
Screened porch
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,099
- Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,550
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 21015.00135
- Zoning: HR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1842
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Castle
- Subdivision: Old New Castle
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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