26 Richard Road

Closed 11/22/24
Closed 11/22/24
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Bedroom 2
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Last Sold Price
$220,000
3 beds950 sqft$232/sqft
26 Richard Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Description

Welcome to 26 Richard Road in Chelsea Estates. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch is a great investment opportunity for a buyer with a vision that can transform this property into the perfect home. While updates are needed, there is plenty of potential to restore and customize. The outdoor space includes a covered front porch and a spacious, fully fenced yard that's easy to maintain. There is plenty of parking as well as a detached one car garage. Property is being sold As-Is. Showings begin at the Open...Welcome to 26 Richard Road in Chelsea Estates. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch is a great investment opportunity for a buyer with a vision that can transform this property into the perfect home. While updates are needed, there is plenty of potential to restore and customize. The outdoor space includes a covered front porch and a spacious, fully fenced yard that's easy to maintain. There is plenty of parking as well as a detached one car garage. Property is being sold As-Is. Showings begin at the Open House on Saturday 10/12/24 at 10am. Come and see this charming home and bring your vision! Home is located in an established community next to a park and convenient to major highways and shopping areas.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/22/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cristi Ann Day • RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin
    P: (302) 983-6580 cday.remax@gmail.com

Property Details for 26 Richard Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DENC2069772
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$330 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
10-014.30-057
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
10-12-2024
Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTATES
Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTATES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTS SEC 1
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

[New Castle, DE]

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a front view of a house with a garden and trees
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Square Feet
0.18
Acres

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Building Information for 26 Richard Road

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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Property Information for 26 Richard Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
  • 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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $8,800
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $113
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $34,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $6,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Tax Lot: 057
  • School Tax: $221
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
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: 57.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fully
  • Parcel ID: 2310296
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
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: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 26 Richard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1546673515

$220,000—
Nov 22, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2069772

$220,000—
Oct 18, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2069772

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1546673515

$220,000
11/22/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2069772

$220,000
10/18/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2069772

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

Public Records for 26 Richard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,848 ($154 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt950 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt950 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-014.30-057

Schools near 26 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 26 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$220,000
3
950
5,662
24 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$126,900
3
950
5,663
4 Mark Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
$220,000
3
950
7,841
22 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 19720
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3
1
1,175
5,663
37 Jay Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
$150,000
5
1,750
6,970
23 Thelm Road, Unit CHLSE, New Castle, DE 19720
$79,400
2
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