Last Sold Price
4 beds1,600 sqft$135/sqft
5 George Read Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Description

Agressive price on this well cared for 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath colonial. This home has hardwood flooring in most main and upper rooms. The garage was coverted to an office w/ seperate entrance and eating area in kitchen. Kitchen has bright white cabinets. The family rm. has a wood stove w/ 3 speed fan for added warmth. The upper area has a master bedroom with dbl closets. 3 other large bedrooms and ceramic hall bath complete this level. Large shaded rear yard w/ shed. Seller is moving please excuse...Agressive price on this well cared for 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath colonial. This home has hardwood flooring in most main and upper rooms. The garage was coverted to an office w/ seperate entrance and eating area in kitchen. Kitchen has bright white cabinets. The family rm. has a wood stove w/ 3 speed fan for added warmth. The upper area has a master bedroom with dbl closets. 3 other large bedrooms and ceramic hall bath complete this level. Large shaded rear yard w/ shed. Seller is moving please excuse the boxes. Short settlement date OK.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/10/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Linda A Moffett • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
    P: (302) 234-6070 lmoffett@psre.com

Property Details for 5 George Read Road

Status
MLS #
1004923400
Days on Market
77
Taxes
$1,365 / year
HOA Fees
$1,500 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1966
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,871 SF
Tax ID Number
10019107291
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
PENN ACRES
Subdivision
PENN ACRES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
FITHIAN
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
9
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,600.00
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$269,000

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

102.6%

[New Castle, DE]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Sold By RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington

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Building Information for 5 George Read Road

Stories2Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,871 SF

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Property Information for 5 George Read Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • Elementary School: WILMINGTON MANOR (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • High School: WILLIAM PENN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • 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
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $60,400
  • Zoning: NC6.5
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $6,480
  • Concession Remarks: Settlement Assist
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,600.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 69X128
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2312899
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Stove, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 5 George Read Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #800647573

$216,000
Dec 10, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #300647573

$216,000
Dec 10, 2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004923400

$216,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #800647573

$216,000
12/10/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #300647573

$216,000
12/10/2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004923400

$216,000

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

Public Records for 5 George Read Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,995 ($250 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,275 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,275 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-019.10-279

Schools near 5 George Read Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - PK to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wilmington Manor 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: 5 George Read Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$216,000
4
1,600
8,871
$242,900
4
1,536
10,454
$206,000
4
1,725
9,148
$199,000
4
1,700
9,148
3
1,725
7,841
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1,750
8,712

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