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$399,000
Monthly Est:$1,986
4 Beds
- 2 Baths
1 full bath + 1 half bath
1,600sqft
57 5th Street, Historic New Castle, DE 19720
$399,000
$1,986/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
$-- HOA
3,920 sqft lot
$249/sq.ft
Description
Welcome to this beautiful detached Victorian home in Historic Old New Castle two blocks from Battery Park and the Delaware River, and amazing shops and restaurants. This home has been thoughtfully updated to blend timeless character with modern comfort. Built in 1851, it features a spacious living room with a fireplace and original tin ceilings, built-in library, and wood flooring throughout.
Updates include:
· New ductless Heating and Air Conditioning system with separate temperature controls for individual room heat/cooling
· Easy to clean tilt-in windows throughout
· New kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, quartz countertop (blends nicely with 6-inch-wide old wood flooring)
· Downstairs new Bonus Room (perfect space for office, playroom, orpotential downstairs bedroom)
· Four upstairs bedrooms
· Main level laundry and half bath (room to upgrade to full bath)
· New upstairs bathroom with walk-in tile shower, custom glass door, and tile flooring
· Newly painted exterior with Sherwin Williams paint (Imperial Grey) highlighted with white ornate, scroll-sawn gingerbread trim
· Huge fenced-in backyard with endless possibilities (room to build a garage and anything else you can dream up)
· In addition, new 200-amp electrical service and a 5 year old roof
- Houzeo last checked: 14 minutes ago
- Listing updated: May 4, 2026 at 1:46 pm
- Listing Provided by: Timothy A Scully (302) 322-1894 | Curt Scully Realty Company (302) 322-1894
- Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: DENC2094732

Property Details
Status
Pending
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1850
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
1,600 sqft
Lot Size
3,920 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Bright MLS
MLS Number
DENC2094732
MLS Status
PENDING-BRIGHT
Days on Market
110

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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Interior
Cooling
Ductless/mini Split, Central A/c
Sewer
Public Sewer
Heating
Hot Water
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1850
Home type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details
Brick/mortar
Utilities & Energy
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Basement
Sump Pump, Outside Entrance, Combination
Water Source
Public
Other Features
Subdivision Name
Old New Castle
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
05/04/2026 Source: | Pending | $399,000 $249/sqft |
04/02/2026 Source: | Price Increased | $399,000 +6.40% $249/sqft |
03/02/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $375,000 -3.82% $234/sqft |
02/17/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $389,900 -1.27% $244/sqft |
12/22/2025 Source: | Listed for Sale | $394,900 -5.98% $247/sqft |
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