17 Richard Road

Closed 3/30/26
Closed 3/30/26
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Last Sold Price
$195,000
2 beds950 sqft$205/sqft
17 Richard Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Description

Opportunity is knocking, are you ready to answer? This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been well loved over the years and is ready for its next chapter. While it could use a cosmetic refresh, the solid structure and layout offer a strong foundation for renovation. Featuring good bones, a functional floor plan, and a decent-sized driveway with ample parking, this property is ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build sweat equity. The partially fenced yard provides space for pets, play,...Opportunity is knocking, are you ready to answer? This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been well loved over the years and is ready for its next chapter. While it could use a cosmetic refresh, the solid structure and layout offer a strong foundation for renovation. Featuring good bones, a functional floor plan, and a decent-sized driveway with ample parking, this property is ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build sweat equity. The partially fenced yard provides space for pets, play, or future landscaping ideas. Conveniently located close to major highways, commuting is simple and access to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials is just minutes away. Bring your vision, your contractor, and your creativity; this is your chance to transform potential into value. Opportunities like this don’t wait around. Schedule your tour today. This property was inherited, the sellers have not lived in the home for over 20 years and have no knowledge of age of systems or condition of home. Home is being sold as is, sellers will make no repairs or concessions.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/30/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kristina C Rice • Real Broker LLC
    P: (302) 893-0569 kricerealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 17 Richard Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DENC2097198
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$1,857 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,663 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
10-014.30-048
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
02-15-2026
Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTATES
Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTATES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTS SEC 1
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
No
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
950.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
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Building Information for 17 Richard Road

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,663 SF

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Property Information for 17 Richard Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $239,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $378
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $189,600
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $50,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Tax Lot: 048
  • School Tax: $1,438
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 950.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 55.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2310287
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 17 Richard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2097198

$195,000—
Feb 22, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2097198

—
Feb 22, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2097198

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2097198

$195,000
02/22/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2097198

—
02/22/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2097198

—

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

Public Records for 17 Richard Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,300Additions$189,600Total$239,900
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt939 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt939 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1951ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-014.30-048

Schools near 17 Richard 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: 17 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$195,000
2
950
5,663
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1
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5,663
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