SINGLE-FAMILY HOME UNDER $300,000 IN NEW CASTLE! Priced at $295,000, 117 Rita Road offers an opportunity to own a three-bedroom detached ranch home with a convenient one-level floor plan and easy access to major routes throughout northern Delaware. Inside, the home offers approximately 1,025 square feet of living space with an open layout connecting the main living and dining areas. The living room provides plenty of space for everyday living, while the adjoining dining area offers direct access to the rear yard. The kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, ample cabinetry and counter space, with an open connection to the main living area. All three bedrooms are located on the main level, along with a full bathroom. Carpeted living and bedroom areas, a tiled entry and the convenience of single-level living make the floor plan straightforward and functional. Outside, the .14-acre lot provides a manageable yard with a small rear patio for outdoor seating and entertaining. With no basement, everything you need is conveniently located on one level, and no HOA fee means one less monthly expense to consider. Location is a major advantage. Situated in New Castle, Delaware, 117 Rita Road provides convenient access to Route 13, Route 141 and I-95, with straightforward connections to Wilmington, Newark, the Delaware Memorial Bridge and Philadelphia. For buyers searching for a single-family home under $300,000 in New Castle County, a 3-bedroom ranch in New Castle, Delaware, or a detached home with one-level living and no HOA, 117 Rita Road checks some important boxes at a price point that can be increasingly difficult to find.
For sale
$295,000
117 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
3beds
1,025sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$270,100 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Manageable yardSingle-level livingThree-bedroom detached ranch homeConvenient one-level floor planTiled entryKitchen features stainless-steel appliances
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Sordelet 302-613-4228,
Real Broker, LLC 3025567215,
Listing Team: Team Sordelet, Co-Listing Team: Team Sordelet,Co-Listing Agent: Christina N Foster 302-530-8484,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2111086
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,025
- Total interior livable area: 1,025 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,025
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10014.10098
- Zoning: NC5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chelsea Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,848
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$270,100
$251,000 - $289,000
$1,861/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+84.4%$288/sqft |
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| 8/1/2016 | Sold | $160,000+0.1%$156/sqft |
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| 6/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $159,900-26.8%$156/sqft |
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| 5/2/2016 | Sold | $218,355+36.6%$213/sqft |
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| 12/6/2007 | Sold | $159,900-1.8%$156/sqft |
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| 8/29/2005 | Sold | $162,900+91.6%$159/sqft |
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| 9/24/2004 | Sold | $85,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,847 +52.9% | $238,700 +578.1% |
| 2024 | $1,208 +10% | $35,200 |
| 2023 | $1,099 -4% | $35,200 |
| 2022 | $1,144 +0% | $35,200 |
| 2021 | $1,144 -0.6% | $35,200 |
| 2020 | $1,151 +0.3% | $35,200 |
| 2019 | $1,147 +8.8% | $35,200 |
| 2017 | $1,055 | $35,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2014 | $944 | $35,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $35,200 |
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Neighborhood: 19720
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Colonial
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






