53 Valley Forge Rd

New Castle, DE 19720

$320,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,150 Sq. Ft.
$149 / Sq. Ft.
2,150
Sq. Ft.
$149
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/3/23
Closed 4/3/23

Description

Please have all offers submitted by Tues 2/28/23 7.pm Looking for a charming colonial-style home that's priced below market value and offers the opportunity for sweat equity? This could be the perfect opportunity to add your personal touch and make this house your own! Located in Penn Acres South, this beautiful home features four spacious bedrooms, two upper-level bathrooms, one lower-level bathroom, and a sunroom just off the kitchen. The open floor plan kitchen boasts plenty of natural sunlight...Please have all offers submitted by Tues 2/28/23 7.pm Looking for a charming colonial-style home that's priced below market value and offers the opportunity for sweat equity? This could be the perfect opportunity to add your personal touch and make this house your own! Located in Penn Acres South, this beautiful home features four spacious bedrooms, two upper-level bathrooms, one lower-level bathroom, and a sunroom just off the kitchen. The open floor plan kitchen boasts plenty of natural sunlight and leads out to a deck, perfect for entertaining or enjoying a meal al fresco. Additional features include a main floor laundry area, ample storage space in the unfinished basement, a one-car garage, and a new HVAC system. But the best part? The seller is offering 3% assistance in lieu of repairs, so you can put that extra cash towards updates and upgrades of your own! Located within walking distance of schools, shopping, parks, and more, this home is also conveniently located with quick access to major roadways. Don't miss out on this opportunity to add some sweat equity and transform this house into your dream home. Schedule a tour today and start envisioning the possibilities!
  1. Listed by Soba Washington • Compass
    P: (302)-898-8387 soba.washington@compass.com
  2. Listed by Claryssa S McEnany • Compass
    P: (302)-690-1106 claryssa.mcenany@compass.com

Property Details for 53 Valley Forge Road

Tax ID Number
10-025.10-283
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/21/2024 11:25 PM

Property Details for 53 Valley Forge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC2035084
Days on Market13
Taxes$894 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1981
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,841 SF
CountyNew Castle County
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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

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Building Information for 53 Valley Forge Road

Stories2Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,841 SF

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Property Information for 53 Valley Forge Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: WILLIAM PENN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: 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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Other Fees: $25
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $28,200
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $232
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $64,900
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $13,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • Tax Lot: 283
  • School Tax: $662
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,150.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,150.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,150.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8020/7696/0814/802076960814_512_384_WM_l7_PI6qUIZzJ2D55.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70.00 x 109.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2316566
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Central
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Septic, Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 53 Valley Forge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2023

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC2030062

—
Apr 3, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

$320,000—
Mar 2, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

—
Feb 24, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

—
Jan 1, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

—
Jan 1, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

—
Dec 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

$300,000—
Sep 22, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2030062

—
Aug 29, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2030062

—
Aug 24, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2030062

$330,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2023

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC2030062

—
04/03/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

$320,000
03/02/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

—
02/24/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

—
01/01/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

—
01/01/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

—
12/27/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2035084

$300,000
09/22/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2030062

—
08/29/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2030062

—
08/24/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2030062

$330,000

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

Public Records for 53 Valley Forge Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,280 ($273 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,150 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,150 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-025.10-283

Schools near 53 Valley Forge Road

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

Read (George) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Penn (William) High School
Public9 to 12

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK 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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