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$4,987 Closing Credit¹
#DENC2078256, Elmar A Ashman, Listing Office: Redfin Corporation
$407,000 List price
26 E 5th St New Castle, DE 19720
$4,833
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,100 sqft
0.05 acres
$194 / sqft
House
Property details
About 26 E 5th St
Welcome to this charming Colonial-style home located in the desirable area of Old New Castle, DE. This home boasts 3 bedrooms and 1.1 bathrooms spread over 2.5 levels/stories, offering comfortable living spaces throughout. Step inside and discover a warm and inviting interior with high ceilings and hardwood floors through most of the house. The main level features an open kitchen/family room area, perfect for hosting gatherings. The cozy family room is complete with a gas fireplace, creating a welcoming ambiance. Enjoy the sunroom with a cathedral ceiling, providing ample natural light and a peaceful retreat to relax in. Step outside to the large brick patio, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The fenced rear yard offers privacy and a safe space for pets to play. The basement with an outside entrance provides additional storage. The updated powder room and full bath offer modern convenience. The primary bedroom boasts ample closets, providing plenty of storage space. This home is equipped with central A/C with 2 zones for maximum comfort. You are just steps away from Battery Park, the Delaware River, shops, restaurants, library and more. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely property your new home in Old New Castle! Schedule your showing today.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,100 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1876
ParkingOn Street
MLS #DENC2079070
Summary
- MLS Number: DENC2079070
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
- Office Phone: (302) 733-7000
- Office Email: realinfo@psre.com
- Listing Agent: Christopher J. Cashman
- Agent Phone: (302) 545-2233
- Agent Email: ccashman@psre.com
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Nearby schools
3
New Castle Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•903 Delaware St
5
Carrie Downie Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•1201 Delaware St
5
Castle Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•502 Moores Ln
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 $83,446. The most common annual income of people living in New Castle, DE is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
16%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
53%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
26%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Symphony or Opera
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Chico's
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Boston Market
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Volvo
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Living in New Castle, DE
About 26 E 5th St
This home is located at 26 E 5th St in New Castle, DE and zip code 19720. This 2,100 square foot home, which was built in 1876, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $407,000.
In March 2025 more than 7 listings in New Castle, DE were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 17 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 19 were sold below. Between February and March 2025, New Castle, DE real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 32.7%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 33 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $300,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.