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Sold on 12/08/2025
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36 E Fifth St, New Castle, DE 19720

  • $460,000

    Last sold 12/08/2025 after 52 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,825

    Sqft ($252/Sqft)

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About 36 E Fifth St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1920
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 2,614 Sqft
Property description
Welcome to 36 E Fifth St in the historic Old New Castle, rich with historical preservation and charm. Enjoy the beauty, walkability, and deep rooted sense of community that Old New Castle has to offer, including walks by the river at Battery Park, savory meals at the infamous Jessop's Tavern, museums, cafe's, and entertainment are all within minutes of 36 E Fifth St. This detached home is full of history, charm, and unique eccentricities that make you want to call it "home." Step inside where the new LVP flooring spans the main level, built-ins and a fireplace accent the living room. A designated dining space that glows with natural light from the large windows leads into the kitchen, where built-in seating, endless wood cabinetry, and tile flooring make it functional and classic. Continue through to the rear of the home, where main floor laundry and access to the lower level side porch are located just before you reach a main floor full bathroom and a massive main floor bedroom with ample closet space and access to the serene rear yard, with full privacy, trees and vines offering a whimsical feel, and a patio and fire pit for enjoying the space. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is an escape like no other. Multiple closets, sprawling space, and a staircase leading up to a multifaceted sitting room with potential to use as a private office, dressing room, hobby space for crafting etc, the possibilities are truly endless. The primary bath has double vanity and tub shower, while the hall bath has a shower of its own for the two mirroring bedrooms with unique built-in bed and desk to share. Just outside of those bedrooms, a hall with access to the second floor balcony overlooks some of historic New Castle. This home has NEW flooring, NEW paint, NEW HVAC, and a NEW boiler, assurances a buyer is sure to love, while offering the charm and beautiful of the classic historic design elements and a uniqueness that will win over your heart. Don't miss the chance to join this lovely historic New Castle community!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Megan Aitken
Listing Office - Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2091192 • last updated 8 months ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Traditional
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 1825
Lot Size (SqFt) 2614
Lot Size (Acres) 0.06
County Tax 246, Annually
City/ Town Tax 1433
School Tax 2410
Tax: Assessed Value 402100
Annual Property Tax 4089
Year Built 1920
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Sump Pump, Partial
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Loft, Mud Room, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Stone
Parking Desc On Street
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Pool No Pool
Inclusions SEE INCLUSIONS SHEET
Location
Subdivision OLD NEW CASTLE
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District COLONIAL
Directions USE GPS
Zoning 21HR
  • Dec 2025
    Public Records
  • Dec 16, 2025 Sold
    $460,000
  • Dec 2025
    mls logo MLS # DENC2091192
  • Dec 9, 2025 Sold
    $460,000
  • Nov 29, 2025 Pending
  • Oct 29, 2025 Active
  • Oct 17, 2025 Listed
    $460,000 (+4.0%)
  • Jun 2023
    mls logo MLS # DENC2039508
  • Jun 1, 2023 Sold
    $442,500 (+0.6%)
  • Apr 13, 2023 Pending
  • Mar 21, 2023 Active
  • Mar 13, 2023 Listed
    $440,000
  • 36 E Fifth St
    $460K
  • New Castle
    $400K -5% y/y
  • 19720
    $348K +8% y/y
  • New Castle
    $348K +8% y/y
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