Google street view image for 1008 River Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Off market sep 1979 for $15K

$303,206

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $101/mo

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1 ba

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1,275

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1008 River Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

About this home

1008 River Rd is a 1,275 square foot house on a 0.62 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 01, 1979 for $15,000. Based on Redfin's New Castle data, we estimate the home's value is $303,206.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$303,206

$288K since sold in September 1979$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($283K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$236,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
82 Holden Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$174,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,600 sq ft
28 Juniper, Historic New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$428,750
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,680 sq ft
202 Llangollen Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$278,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,175 sq ft
45 Yale Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$299,990
E
3 beds1 bath2,100 sq ft
5 Catherine St, New Castle, DE 19720

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Market trends in 19720, DE

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$345K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

1 days MoM

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149

4 MoM

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Sale history for 1008 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,453 (+169.4%)

$101,300 + $222,800

$324,100

2024

$910 (+10.3%)

$101,300 + $222,800

$324,100

2023

$825 (−4.6%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2022

$865

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2021

$866 (−0.7%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2020

$871 (+0.2%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2019

$870 (+1.9%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2018

$854 (+7.1%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2017

$797 (+11.9%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2016

$712

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2015

$712

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2014

$712 (+1.3%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2013

$703 (+17.3%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2012

$599

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

Tax history for 1008 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,453 (+169.4%)

$101,300 + $222,800

$324,100

2024

$910 (+10.3%)

$101,300 + $222,800

$324,100

2023

$825 (−4.6%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2022

$865

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2021

$866 (−0.7%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2020

$871 (+0.2%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2019

$870 (+1.9%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2018

$854 (+7.1%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2017

$797 (+11.9%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2016

$712

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2015

$712

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2014

$712 (+1.3%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2013

$703 (+17.3%)

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

2012

$599

$4,000 + $23,300

$27,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRENNAN SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,275
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 912
Building Sq. Ft: 1,275
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,007
School Tax District: COLONIAL
Municipality Name: NEW CASTLE HUNDRED
Acres: 0.62
Depth Footage: 280
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: NC6.5
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: NEW CASTLE HUNDRED

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,275
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1003500021

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.9mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

New Castle, DE • 19720

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$289,000 – $349,000

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Home values near 1008 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1024 River Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$507,239
1012 River Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$423,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
1020 River Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1625 Sq. Ft.	$337,283
1050 River Rd, New Castle, DE 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$585,122

Address	Redfin Estimate
1014 River Rd, New Castle, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1185 Sq. Ft.	$317,757
1006 River Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$326,440

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