Last Sold Price
3 beds875 sqft$286/sqft
8 Richard Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Description

Welcome to this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch home located in the desirable Chelsea Estates community of New Castle. This move-in ready home offers a comfortable layout with both indoor and outdoor spaces designed for everyday living. Step inside to a bright living and dining area with updated flooring, fresh neutral paint, and plenty of natural light. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, tile flooring, a modern backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy outdoor living on the...Welcome to this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch home located in the desirable Chelsea Estates community of New Castle. This move-in ready home offers a comfortable layout with both indoor and outdoor spaces designed for everyday living. Step inside to a bright living and dining area with updated flooring, fresh neutral paint, and plenty of natural light. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, tile flooring, a modern backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy outdoor living on the large back deck overlooking the fenced yard – perfect for summer gatherings, pets, or a playset. The level yard offers plenty of space for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Additional highlights include: Off Street Parking. Updated Windows. Easy access to major routes, shopping, schools, and dining.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/21/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ross Weiner • RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
    P: (302) 540-4413 rossweinerrealestate@gmail.com

Property Details for 8 Richard Road

Status
MLS #
DENC2089546
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$1,179 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,663 SF
Tax ID Number
10-013.40-078
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
09-20-2025
Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTATES
Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTATES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTS SEC 1
Central Air
Yes
Basement
No
Room Count
6
Above Grade Finished SQFT
875.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$275,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

[New Castle, DE]

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1

$228,000

Sold 06/18/26

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
968
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$220,000 | 26 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 19720
1/31
2

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Sold 11/22/24

3
Bedrooms
950
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$220,000 | 4 Mark Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
1/8
3

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Sold 08/11/25

3
Bedrooms
950
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$285,000 | 39 Paul Road, New Castle, DE 19720
1/24
4

$285,000

Sold 11/12/24

3
Bedrooms
950
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/21
5

$289,000

Sold 02/13/26

3
Bedrooms
925
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$288,000 | 204 Pennewill Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
1/21
6

$288,000

Sold 10/25/24

3
Bedrooms
975
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$295,000 | 8 Paul Road, New Castle, DE 19720
1/29
7

$295,000

Sold 10/31/24

3
Bedrooms
950
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/19
8

$275,000

Sold 04/10/25

3
Bedrooms
1,000
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$275,000 | 38 Lea Road, New Castle, DE 19720
1/17
9

$275,000

Sold 03/31/26

3
Bedrooms
1,000
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 8 Richard Road

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

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Property Information for 8 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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $37,100
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • County Tax: $305
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $30,400
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $6,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Tax Lot: 078
  • School Tax: $874
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 875.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 2309589
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • 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 8 Richard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2089546

$249,900
Oct 5, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2089546

Sep 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2089546

$259,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2089546

$249,900
10/05/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2089546

09/20/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2089546

$259,900

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

Public Records for 8 Richard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,783 ($149 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt875 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt875 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-013.40-078

Schools near 8 Richard 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
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: 8 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$249,900
3
875
5,663
$186,000
4
912
5,663
$128,000
3
5,663
$100,900
3
5,663
$193,000
3
1,600
5,663
$70,000
3
5,500

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