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Sold for $299,000 on 09/08/25
  • $299,000

    42 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720

    3beds
    1,700sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    2,178 Square Feet Lot
    $302,700 Zestimate®
    $176/sqft
    $2,061 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Welcome 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.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 09, 2025 at 05:28am

    Listed by:

    Jeff Olmstead 302-429-7301,

    Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

    Bought with:

    Timothy Scully, R1-0003066

    Curt Scully Realty Company

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2082830MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 150 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 X 10
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 154 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 X 11
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 126 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 X 9
    Bonus room
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 252 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18 X 14
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 165 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 X 11
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 90 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 X 9
    Laundry
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 48 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8 X 6
    Living room
    • Features: Built-in Features
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 315 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21 X 15
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Radiator, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Replacement
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,436
    • Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,700
    • 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: Patio, Porch
    • Exterior features: Sidewalks
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Full
    Lot
    • Size: 2,178 sqft
    • Dimensions: 19.5 x 120
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 2101510061
    • Zoning: 21HR
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Brick, Stucco
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1920

    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
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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