This over 200-year-old detached historic home with an amazing view of the Delaware River is being offered for Cash only due to the magnitude of the project. With plenty of room to expand on the current footprint on the side or back of current structure or start over; there is ample space for either option. Two parcels for one price, home sits on 161 E 2nd and grass parcel 159 is included in the sale. Two gas hookups in home allow for an over, under build if wanted. The ground between the home and the river is owned by the Trustees of New Castle. Water front property but no flood insurance is required. Contact listing agent for details for either building option and be provided with the possibilities that are currently available for this rarely available piece of property in Old New Castle.
Sold for $262,000 on 10/18/23
$262,000
161 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720
2beds
0baths
2,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1822
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$295,000 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$2,105 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2025 at 06:37am
Listed by:
Kelly Reilly 302-290-7910,
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Bought with:
Chris Cashman, AB067190
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2050200
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 0
Basement
- Area: 500
Heating
- None, Natural Gas Available
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,100
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 21015.00131
- Zoning: 21HR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1822
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
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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