118 Rita Road

Closed 10/3/14
Closed 10/3/14
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Family Room
Family Room
Fireplace
Family Room
Bedroom - Main
Bedroom 2
Bathroom
Exterior Back
Storage Shed
Exterior Back
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$126,250
3 beds1,350 sqft$94/sqft
118 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
1952Year Built
$94/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great ranch home with large family room and fireplace! Spacious living room, dining room and renovated kitchen. Beautifully maintained condition. Large fenced rear yard with nice patio area and great storage shed. Large extended driveway for plenty of off street parking. Numerous updates make this home truly move in condition and absolutely affordable! Updated roof, heat and central air and sewer line. Vinyl Replacement Windows. New electrical Service Panel. Custom updated kitchen with plenty of...Great ranch home with large family room and fireplace! Spacious living room, dining room and renovated kitchen. Beautifully maintained condition. Large fenced rear yard with nice patio area and great storage shed. Large extended driveway for plenty of off street parking. Numerous updates make this home truly move in condition and absolutely affordable! Updated roof, heat and central air and sewer line. Vinyl Replacement Windows. New electrical Service Panel. Custom updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets, counter space, updated appliances and a built in breakfast bar. There is a pass through to the spacious living room and dining room area. All three bedrooms are good size with good closet space. The family room adds so much space to this home. It has a great fireplace, huge storage closet and wall of windows looking out to grassy rear yard. This home is well maintained, shows great and is so affordable. Hurry because this is a good one! Sale is subject to seller finding a purchase home and is actively looking.
  • Listed by: Kathy L Melcher 302.379.3351 klmelcher@msn.com • Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors
  • Listed by: Tamara Hayman 302.893.5857 tfhayman@yahoo.com • Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors
Listing closed: 10/03/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003029250

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Median sold price

$164,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

New Castle, DE

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Property Information for 118 Rita Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,051 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: New Castle County
  • Tax ID Number: 10-014.10-109
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: CHELSEA ESTATES
  • Subdivision: CHELSEA ESTATES (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Cross Street: JAY
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,350.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Assessed Value: $40,800
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $33,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $7,000
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Tax Lot: 109
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 9
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 13
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 11
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 9
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 13
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,350.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60X100
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2309825
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 118 Rita Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #950504402

$94,688—
Oct 3, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #450504402

$126,250—
Oct 3, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003029250

$126,250—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #950504402

$94,688
10/03/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #450504402

$126,250
10/03/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003029250

$126,250

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 118 Rita Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,159 ($180 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1982ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-014.10-109

Schools near 118 Rita Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Castle Hills Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Read (George) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Leach (John G.) School
Public - PK to 12
Penn (William) High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Castle Hills Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Read (George) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK to 12

Penn (William) High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 118 Rita Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$126,250
3
1,350
6,098
120 Rita Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$149,900
3
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116 Rita Road, New Castle, DE 19720
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