New Castle, DE 19720,143 E 2ND ST

$315,000

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$325,000

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143 E 2ND ST New Castle, DE 19720

5 Beds

3 Baths

2,450 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 05/31/2019

Key Details

Sold Price $315,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,450 sqft

Price per Sqft $128

Subdivision Old New Castle

MLS Listing ID DENC418464

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Year Built 1917

Annual Tax Amount $2,620

Tax Year 2018

Lot Size 4,356 Sqft

Property Description

Volumes of charm in this 1917-built Victorian home in heart of historic New Castle! Appreciate endless water views in this 5BRs/3 bath 3-levels of living home, where earlier-era architecture was preserved and beautifully blended with today s modern-life amenities. Splendid covered front porch with porch swing sets tone for distinguished hunter green shingle, burgundy column, pebbled stucco and brick home on tree-lined street dotted with brick sidewalks and lamp posts. Walkable to town, shops, cafes and Battery Park. Grand 12 x 10 foyer where rich, dark hardwood floors, ornate millwork, turn staircase and 9-ft.-ceilings welcome you, while exposed radiators, glass door knobs, deep-inset windows and original hardwoods/trim were maintained. Oversized entrance grants access to main area where LR and DR are open to each other, yet have defined space and characteristics. LR boasts wood-burning FP and DR has room for sweeping DR table and multiple chests. Renovated kitchen has contemporary flair! Gun metal gray cabinets finished-to-ceiling with intermittent open shelving highlights granite countertops, cream appliances and ceramic tile backsplash. Off kitchen is space-saver pocket doors that lead to full bath with white-washed beadboard, vanity and tub/shower. Opposite, W & D reside and gray ceramic tile floor leads out back door to picturesque fenced-in backyard with trellis, bench, walkway and glimpses of river. Kitchen wraps around to foyer, creating circular floor plan. Staircase leads to 2nd level where 4 BRS fan out. BR1 has all the bells and whistles including original hardwoods, crown molding, extra-wide baseboards, built-ins, and gorgeous bay window with window seat and water views. Relax and be lulled by rhythm of the river. Natural wood door leads into adjoining BR, which also has hall entry. This BR and BR3 have bay windows as well, while BR4 features triple window. BRS are large, light-filled and utterly charming with hardwood floors and sizable closets. Aqua-marine bath on this level has DD vanity with extended make-up area, white beadboard, crown molding, tub/shower and dual-stacked built-in cabinet. Perfect guest suite on 3rd level with BR of sage green paint/beadboard, full wall of windows facing river with built-ins below, and angled ceiling. Plus, full bath with ceramic tile floor, shower and white beadboard. Bonus dressing/retreat room with window seat to unwind, decompress and enjoy small-town sounds. Old-world charm with new-amenity appeal!

Location

State DE

County New Castle

Area New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)

Zoning HR

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Heat Pump(s)

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Wall

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch(es)

Parking Features Other

Garage Spaces 4.0

Water Access N

Roof Type Shingle

Building

Story 3+

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

School District Colonial

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Jared Sterling Bowers • Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Christopher J. Cashman • Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

Jason Gareau

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+1(609) 929-4486

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