$3,325

closing credit¹

17 W Sixth St New Castle, DE 19720

$279,999
3 beds
2 full
1,100 sqft
0.05 acres
$255 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 17 W Sixth St

Price reduced! Welcome to Historic Old New Castle! This adorable 3Br/2Ba End Unit Townhome in the heart of Historic Old New Castle is waiting for its new owner to enjoy! What a gem! This cozy home has much to offer with fresh paint inside & out, updated front porch, steam-cleaned carpets, renovated Kitchen, updates in both Bathrooms, and so much more! The curb appeal attracts you as you take notice of the spacious covered front porch w/ all new wood flooring & freshly painted decking & columns! What a great space to relax, sip your morning coffee & enjoy the sites along the tree lined street. Stepping inside at the Living Rm featuring fresh paint, neutral carpet, great natural light, crown molding & decorative wood columns separating this area from the formal Dining Rm where you'll also notice the same color schemes, crown molding decor, a rear window for added light & fresh air as well as basement access & the staircase leading to the 2nd floor. There's certainly plenty of room for your dining set to enjoy day to day meals or when entertaining family or friends! Through the Dining Rm is the renovated Kitchen offering updated 42" cabinets w/ new nickel pulls & soft close hinges, loads of drawers & storage space, granite counters, SS appliances, a spacious buffet on the opposite wall adding extra counter space & cabinet storage, tile floors, fresh paint & sliding glass doors that lead out to the small rear patio overlooking the fully fenced backyard w/ storage shed! There's still time to enjoy the last few weeks of Fall while relaxing on the rear patio or getting in a final BBQ or two! Heading upstairs to the 2nd floor, w/ exposed HW flooring you will find the Primary Br at the front of the house featuring neutral carpet, fresh paint, crown & chair rail moldings, 2 windows for great natural light & fresh air, a brick feature of the original chimney adds charm on the one wall & a convenient J/J access to one of the 2 full baths on this level. This bathroom features a jetted tub w/ tile surround & granite decor, vanity sink w/ brand new mirrored medicine cabinet & crystal sconce lighting as well as built-in shelving for an open style linen area & a mounted storage cabinet above the commode. The 2nd full bath is next down the hallway & also features tile flooring, corner glass shower stall, pedestal sink, wainscot wall decor & a brick accent wall as well as built-in shelving. Bedroom #2 is ample sized, rear facing & offers the same fresh paint/neutral carpet as the Primary Br & also has 2 windows for great natural light. Making your way up to the 3rd fl is the remaining Br featuring original HW fls, a large closet w/ shelving inserts, fresh paint & windows on both sides for added light & fresh air. Don't miss your opportunity to purchase this great home! Situated in the heart of Old New Castle w/ so much to do & see every day! From the simplicity of the cobblestones, historic churches & tree-lined streets to the entertainment & history of the many restaurants, shoppes, museums & walkability of this well kept town! Stroll along the Delaware River w/ walking trails & benches at Battery Park where you can picnic, enjoy the updated playgrounds, tennis courts or walk out onto the New Castle Pier for amazing water & wildlife views. All while still being conveniently close to major Routes 9, Delaware 1 & both 95/495 for easy commuting in and out in all directions! Only 25 mins to Philadelphia Int'l Airport, Major League Sport Centers & Old City! Put this charming home on your next tour! See it! Love it! Buy it!

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,100 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #DENC2071118

Summary

  • MLS Number: DENC2071118
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (888) 543-4829
  • Office Email: de.broker@exprealty.net
  • Listing Agent: Stephen Freebery

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Nearby schools

5

Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

27 Landers Ln

3

Stubbs Early Education Center

Public District PK-KG

2.0 mi

1100 N Pine St

5

William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.4 mi

920 N Van Buren St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,839. Typical income of New Castle, DE residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

52%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

44%
Single, No Kids
29%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 17 W Sixth St

This home is located at 17 W Sixth St in New Castle, DE and zip code 19720 in the Hamilton Park neighborhood. This 1,100 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 1, 2024 and is currently priced at $279,999.

Over 13 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in New Castle, DE. In the same period over 12 listings were sold below the listed price and 17 listings were sold for the listed price. Between December and January 2025, New Castle, DE real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 4.6%. In January 2025 median list price was $300,000 and the average listing age was 17 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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