Experience timeless elegance & stunning river views from the comfort of your own home ***13 The Strand*** an extraordinary historic home nestled along one of Historic New Castle’s most iconic and scenic streets! With direct access to the Delaware River, this beautifully updated residence offers the perfect blend of 19th-century charm with thoughtful modern upgrades. Inside, you’ll find soaring high ceilings, original wide plank floors, & historical architectural details throughout. Off the elegant front hallway is a spacious living room which flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, and at the end of the hallway is the chef’s kitchen, a true showstopper. Its panoramic wall of windows and sitting area overlook a stunning garden and the Delaware River. In addition to granite countertops, a spacious island, and maple and cherry cabinets, it has a heated porcelain tile floor. A spiral metal staircase gives access to the backyard with its two patios and the garden. The 2nd-floor Primary Suite features high ceilings, ample built-in storage, and a decorative fireplace. The spa-like bathroom is complete with ceramic tile walk-in shower, soaking tub, a custom-built vanity with granite counter tops, and plenty of storage. Also on the 2nd level is a den/library/office with a full wall of river-facing windows. Oh, such views!! The 3rd floor offers two additional bedrooms, a shared full bath, and cedar closet. The warm patina of the original wide plank flooring glows throughout this level & the 1st and 2nd levels as well. The stunning garden level en-suite adds approx. 525 Sq. Ft. of finished living space, features built-in wood shelving, a heated terracotta tile floor, and a full bath with a step-install shower. The en-suite extends to the adjacent room which features antique brick flooring, original deep sill windows, stone wall, and shutters. Off the brick patio a winding path leads you through three garden “rooms” to the river. You’ll pass under wisteria vines, along shrubs and perennials native to the area, terminating in a “room” with mature plantings surrounding a bluestone dining patio. The garden’s design provides a blooming season that extends from late winter into the late fall, during which time birds and butterflies abound. Step out of the house for easy access to the commemorative plaque of William Penn’s arrival in the New World, New Castle’s riverfront, where Delaware’s Tall Ship the Kalmar Nyckel docks in season, and the Battery Park Trail that wends south along the river. Be sure to explore New Castle’s historic museums and the First State National Historical Park’s Welcome Center and visit its restaurants and shops. Nearby, the Markell Trail extends between Historic New Castle and the Wilmington Riverfront. Wilmington is home to a variety of cultural attractions with its airport less than 5 miles away from New Castle! This is a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of Delaware’s history—with views, space, and a setting that’s simply unmatched.
For sale
$865,000
13 The Strand, New Castle, DE 19720
4beds
2,625sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1830
6,970 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historical architectural detailsHeated terracotta tile floorMature plantingsTwo patiosStone wallSoaring high ceilingsOriginal wide plank floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 07:49am
Listed by:
Toni Vandegrift 302-463-8177,
EXP Realty, LLC 8885434829
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2081122

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Crown Molding, Fireplace - Other, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 16
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Other
- Features: Attic - Walk-Up
- Level: Unspecified
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 11
Other
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Heated, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Kitchen Island, Double Sink, Flooring - Heated, Lighting - Ceiling, Pantry, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 11
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 14
Other
- Description: OFFICE
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 9
Other
- Description: DEN
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 10
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Rear Entrance,Shelving,Windows,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,950
- Total interior livable area: 2,625 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,100
- Finished area below ground: 525
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: Canoe/Kayak, Private Access, River
- Body of water: Delaware River
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 20
Lot
- Size: 6,970 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.50 x 300.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 21015.00190
- Zoning: 21HR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1830
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Old New Castle
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,879
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Double Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans, Built-in Shelving. See List In The Doc Server
- Exclusions: Exclusion: Dining Room Corner Cupboard. Please See Inclusion / Exclusion List In Documents
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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