Welcome to 18 George Read Road! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 4 bath home blends comfort, style, and functionality. Located in the desirable Penn Acres neighborhood—complete with a community pool—it offers a spacious interior, a fully finished basement, and a generously sized yard. Step inside to a warm, inviting living area where the family room, dining space, and kitchen flow seamlessly together, creating an ideal setting for entertaining or enjoying everyday family life. The kitchen features modern appliances and ample counter space. The main floor also includes a full bathroom—an added convenience for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, you'll find four well-appointed bedrooms designed for comfort and privacy. The primary suite includes an en-suite bathroom and plenty of closet space, while the additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or a growing family. The finished basement adds exceptional versatility, offering three additional rooms, a full bathroom, and two egress windows—perfect for extra living space, hobby areas, or private guest quarters. Certificate of Occupancy for the finished basement is available upon request. Added bonus include a water filter, and softenener system. Outside, the expansive yard is ideal for summer barbecues, gardening, or simply relaxing in the fresh air—an excellent backdrop for making lasting memories. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, and within walking distance of local schools, this home offers a true lifestyle upgrade. Don’t miss your chance—schedule a showing today. This one won’t last!
For sale
$465,000
18 George Read Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
4beds
2,853sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
7,841 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basementPlenty of closet spaceSpacious interiorGenerously sized yardAmple counter spaceFour well-appointed bedroomsKitchen features modern appliances
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 14, 2026 at 08:12am
Listed by:
rashmi Mundalmani 302-429-4500,
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville 3024294500,
Listing Team: The Kelly Team, Co-Listing Team: The Kelly Team,Co-Listing Agent: Brooke Kelly 302-373-1230,
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2094842
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 953
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,853
- Total interior livable area: 2,853 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,900
- Finished area below ground: 953
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 7,841 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70.00 x 110.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10019.30068
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos, Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Penn Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $382,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,898
- Date on market: 1/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $465,000+23.7%$163/sqft |
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| 1/26/2024 | Sold | $375,900$132/sqft |
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| 12/7/2023 | Pending sale | $375,900-1.1%$132/sqft |
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| 11/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $379,900+108.8%$133/sqft |
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| 4/25/2013 | Sold | $181,913-27.2%$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $382,900 +523.6% |
| 2024 | $2,048 +10.3% | $61,400 |
| 2023 | $1,856 -4.6% | $61,400 |
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Est. payment
$2,230/mo
Principal & interest
$1803
Property taxes
$264
Home insurance
$163
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wilmington Manor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Read (George) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wilmington Manor
- Middle: George Read
- High: William Penn
- 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.
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