Become a part of local and national history! Stonum, a National Historic Landmark was once the country home of George Read, Signer of the Declaration on Independence, U.S. Senator, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware 1793 and holder of many other offices during the early years of our democracy. The property was a 3 unit apartment building with a large garage. It has been opened up and will make a remarkable home. The property needs work, but could be a stately building. The Historic American Building Survey report from 1936 found noteworthy original features including corner fireplaces, detailed woodwork, elegant mantles, 1 1/2" red pine flooring, a wooden exterior cornice and 9 over 9 windows on the facade. The oldest section of the house dates to 1730 with additions prior to 1769 and one in 1850. Upon entering, you will appreciate the tall ceilings and expanse of the rooms. The original wood floors throughout the house are stunning. If your dream is to restore a truly historic treasure, then make your appointment to see this unique home. Property is vacant and easy to show. There are Delaware Tax Credits available for the renovation expenses.
Under contract
Price cut: $10.1K (7/16)
$354,900
900 Washington St, New Castle, DE 19720
4beds
2,425sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1730
0.52 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Corner fireplacesWooden exterior corniceTall ceilingsOriginal wood floorsDetailed woodworkElegant mantlesRed pine flooring
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Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 06:52am
Listed by:
Chris Cashman 302-545-2233,
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark 3027337000
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2082704

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 16
Sitting room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 14
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,145
- Total interior livable area: 2,425 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,425
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 187 x 177
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 21014.00143
- Zoning: 21R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1730
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Castle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $434,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,435
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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