**Please have all offers submitted by Tues 2/28/23 7.pm*** Looking for a charming colonial-style home that's priced below market value and offers the opportunity for sweat equity? This could be the perfect opportunity to add your personal touch and make this house your own! Located in Penn Acres South, this beautiful home features four spacious bedrooms, two upper-level bathrooms, one lower-level bathroom, and a sunroom just off the kitchen. The open floor plan kitchen boasts plenty of natural sunlight and leads out to a deck, perfect for entertaining or enjoying a meal al fresco. Additional features include a main floor laundry area, ample storage space in the unfinished basement, a one-car garage, and a new HVAC system. But the best part? The seller is offering 3% assistance in lieu of repairs, so you can put that extra cash towards updates and upgrades of your own! Located within walking distance of schools, shopping, parks, and more, this home is also conveniently located with quick access to major roadways. Don't miss out on this opportunity to add some sweat equity and transform this house into your dream home. Schedule a tour today and start envisioning the possibilities!
Sold for $320,000
$320,000
53 Valley Forge Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
4beds
2,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
7,841 Square Feet Lot
$384,300 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$2,580 Estimated rent
Home value
$384,300
$357,000 - $415,000
$2,580/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 21, 2024 at 04:25pm
Listed by:
Soba Washington 302-898-8387,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: Claryssa S Mcenany 302-690-1106,
Compass
Bought with:
Shawn Furrowh, RS-0023192
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2035084
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,150
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,150
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Storage, Driveway, Attached, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,841 sqft
- Dimensions: 70.00 x 109.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10025.10283
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Permanent, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Castle
- Subdivision: Penn Acres South
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k),FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2023 | Sold | $320,000$149/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2035084 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2023 | Pending sale | $320,000$149/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2035084 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $320,000$149/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2035084 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2023 | Pending sale | $320,000+6.7%$149/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2035084 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2023 | Contingent | $300,000$140/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $417,400 +433.8% |
| 2024 | $2,715 +9.8% | $78,200 |
| 2023 | $2,472 +171.9% | $78,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Downie (Carrie) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Read (George) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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