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36 E Fifth Street
New Castle DE 19720

Sold for $460,000.00 Closed

Close Date: 2025-12-08

New Castle
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1,825 build ft2
2,614 land ft2

About This Property

Welcome to 36 E Fifth St in the historic Old New Castle, rich with historical preservation and charm. Enjoy the beauty, walkability, and deep rooted sense of community that Old New Castle has to offer, including walks by the river at Battery Park, savory meals at the infamous Jessop's Tavern, museums, cafe's, and entertainment are all within minutes of 36 E Fifth St. This detached home is full of history, charm, and unique eccentricities that make you want to call it "home." Step inside where the new LVP flooring spans the main level, built-ins and a fireplace accent the living room. A designated dining space that glows with natural light from the large windows leads into the kitchen, where built-in seating, endless wood cabinetry, and tile flooring make it functional and classic. Continue through to the rear of the home, where main floor laundry and access to the lower level side porch are located just before you reach a main floor full bathroom and a massive main floor bedroom with ample closet space and access to the serene rear yard, with full privacy, trees and vines offering a whimsical feel, and a patio and fire pit for enjoying the space. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is an escape like no other. Multiple closets, sprawling space, and a staircase leading up to a multifaceted sitting room with potential to use as a private office, dressing room, hobby space for crafting etc, the possibilities are truly endless. The primary bath has double vanity and tub shower, while the hall bath has a shower of its own for the two mirroring bedrooms with unique built-in bed and desk to share. Just outside of those bedrooms, a hall with access to the second floor balcony overlooks some of historic New Castle. This home has NEW flooring, NEW paint, NEW HVAC, and a NEW boiler, assurances a buyer is sure to love, while offering the charm and beautiful of the classic historic design elements and a uniqueness that will win over your heart. Don't miss the chance to join this lovely historic New Castle community!

Listing Agent: Megan Aitken. Keller Williams Realty 302-688-7653 listings@aitkenteam.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: OLD NEW CASTLE
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Interior Features
Appliances:
Interior:
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring:
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Radiator
Fireplaces: None
Windows:
Utilities:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Loft
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bathroom 3
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Loft
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Room Type: Full Bath
Level: Main
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1920
Legal Subdivision: New Castle
Subdivision Name: Old New Castle
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: None

IDXListing Courtesy of Megan Aitken. Keller Williams Realty 302-688-7653 listings@aitkenteam.com

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