Nestled along the serene banks of the Christina River, off a dead-end road. This home awaits you to live your dreams! Spanning 2,550 square feet, this home features three spacious bedrooms and 2.5 full baths. The covered porch offers you a relaxing space to enjoy your evenings and weekends. This home features a gourmet kitchen with tasteful wood cabinets. Well equipped with high-end appliances, including a cooktop, wall oven, and refrigerator. The breakfast bar opens to the family room area. Hardwood flooring throughout. The main floor laundry adds convenience to your daily routine, while the cozy fireplace invites relaxation on cooler evenings. Step outside to discover a sprawling 3.17-acre lot, offering endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment. With private river access, enjoy fishing or leisurely boat rides right from your backyard. The level terrain is ideal for gatherings or simply soaking in the water views. The property boasts a detached oversized garage, providing ample space for vehicles and storage. If you want a second home for parents or one of your children, the garage is ready to be finished. There is plumbing already set up to the garage; it just needs to be finished on the inside. Enjoy the tranquility of riverfront living while being just a stone's throw away from local amenities. This home is not just a residence; it's a lifestyle, where every day feels like a retreat. Experience the perfect blend of convenience, with major roads nearby, shopping, and nature, in this remarkable property. You do not need flood insurance. This is your time to own a unique property and possible make it a family compound. Subdividable but buyer to verify.
Coming soon 09/22
$499,900
45 Meadow Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
3beds
2,550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3.17 Acres Lot
$362,000 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sherry Lynch 302-562-0058,
RE/MAX Associates - Newark (302) 453-3200
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2111390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Wood Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,550
- Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Other, Gravel, Asphalt, Detached, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,River
- Waterfront features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Private, River, Boat - Powered, Fishing Allowed, Private Access
- Body of water: Christina
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 245
Lot
- Size: 3.17 Acres
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Rear Yard, Subdivision Possible, Fishing Available, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 10012.40027
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Mixed Plumbing, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available, Phone Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Christiana Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $474,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,593
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Sheds
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$362,000
$279,000 - $449,000
$2,895/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2005 | Sold | $180,000$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,593 +50.3% | $474,700 +562.1% |
| 2024 | $2,391 +10.3% | $71,700 |
| 2023 | $2,168 -7.7% | $71,700 |
| 2022 | $2,348 +3.3% | $71,700 |
| 2021 | $2,273 -0.7% | $71,700 |
| 2020 | $2,289 +0.2% | $71,700 |
| 2019 | $2,284 +9.1% | $71,700 |
| 2017 | $2,093 +11.9% | $71,700 |
| 2016 | $1,871 | $71,700 |
| 2015 | $1,871 0% | $71,700 |
| 2014 | $1,871 | $71,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $71,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $71,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $71,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $71,700 +8.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $66,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $66,200 +89.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,900 |
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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.
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