Investor Alert. Two bedroom one bath ranch in Leedom Estates waiting for rehab. Owner took down the wall to the third bedroom to make a larger living room but wall can easily be replaced making a three bedroom home. New heater December 2022. Nice large flat lot with mature trees. Renovated homes in this neighborhood are selling in the $280,000 price range. Bring your imagination and vision to this diamond in the rough. Sale is contingent upon approval of Court of Chancery which could take 40 days.
Sold for $176,000
$176,000
215 Sykes Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
2beds
975sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$1,660 Estimated rent
Home value
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Estimated sales range
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$1,660/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 09, 2025 at 07:56am
Listed by:
James Day 302-750-5108,
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Bought with:
James Day, R3-0013621
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2083328
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Other, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 975
- Total interior livable area: 975 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 975
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Dimensions: 57.50 x 112.20
- Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Suburban, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 10014.10269
- Zoning: NC5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stick Built
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Phone, Sewer Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: New Castle
- Subdivision: Leedom Estates
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Listing removed | $305,000$313/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2092346 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2026 | Price change | $305,000-3.2%$313/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2092346 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2026 | Price change | $315,000+3.3%$323/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2092346 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Price change | $305,000+10.9%$313/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2092346 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $215,100 +450.1% |
| 2024 | $135 +8.6% | $39,100 |
| 2023 | $124 +2.5% | $39,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10New Castle Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 1/10McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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.
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