$3,858 Closing Credit¹
#DENC2068186, Benjamin Gordon White, Listing Office: Compass
$230,000 List price
18 Fordham Ave New Castle, DE 19720
$2,731
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,675 sqft
0.2 acres
$137 / sqft
House
Property details
About 18 Fordham Ave
**In receipt of multiple offers. Please submit best and final offers by Saturday at 7 PM.** INVESTOR ALERT! Amazing opportunity to buy a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the desirable Wilmington Manor Gardens. House has a BRAND NEW ROOF and sky lights. Property needs updating but has a great open layout inside with a ton of potential.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,675 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingDriveway
MLS #DENC2079360
FireplaceWood
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Oven, Gas Range
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
- Interior: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stove - Wood, Walk-in Closet(s), Primary Bath(s), Crown Moldings
- Fireplace: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Driveway
- Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $230,000
- Price/SqFt: $137
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,373
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: E Basin Rd - Notre Dame - right Fordham Ave
- Year Built: 1950
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,675 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: DENC2079360
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
- Office Phone: (302) 477-3900
- Office Email: john@johnwford.com
- Listing Agent: Julianna Conomon
- Agent Phone: (302) 220-8080
- Agent Email: julianna@captureliving.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2013 | Home Sold | $145,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,000 | $1,373 |
| 2021 | $44,000 | $1,430 |
| 2020 | $44,000 | $1,438 |
| 2019 | $44,000 | $1,410 |
| 2018 | $44,000 | $1,319 |
| 2017 | $44,000 | $1,180 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Carrie Downie Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•1201 Delaware St
3
New Castle Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•903 Delaware St
6
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•200 E Roosevelt Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,261. Most New Castle, DE residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
51%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Figure Skating
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Chico's
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Bob Evans
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Oldsmobile
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
News
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 18 Fordham Ave
The listing price of 18 Fordham Ave property is $230,000.
The property 18 Fordham Ave is a house located in New Castle, Delaware, 19720.
Accepting Backup Offers: 18 Fordham Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 18 Fordham Ave are: Carrie Downie Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), New Castle Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Wilmington Manor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), George Read Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Charter School of New Castle (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Calvin R. McCullough Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), William Penn High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Delaware Military Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Pennsville Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,373 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 30, 2013 for $145,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 18 Fordham Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 18 Fordham Ave is 1,675 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 18 Fordham Ave is 1950.
This home is located at 18 Fordham Ave in New Castle, DE and zip code 19720 in the Wilmington Manor Gardens neighborhood. This 1,675 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $230,000.
Between March and April 2025, New Castle, DE real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 57.4%. In April 2025 median list price was $327,950 and the average listing age was 54 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.