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Off market jan 2023 for $220K

$379,256

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,478/mo

•

1,275

sq ft

1044 River Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

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Have you been looking for a property to rehab or have vision to create your own little paradise ---- look no further! This home is the perfect blank canvas for your creative touches. Bring your vision and some elbow grease --- create the perfect home! Situated on 5.46 acres --- this home is a MUST SEE!!!! This home is a total rehab, but has loads of potential. * * * * * PLEASE HAVE ALL OFFERS IN BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH by 5:00 p. m.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

5.46 acresLot Size

$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Theresa Russo • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

•302-285-5100 (broker)

•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)

Bought with Theresa Russo • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

•302-285-5100 (broker)

•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2036658

Redfin Estimate

$379,256

$159K since sold in January 2023$22K since September

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$236,000
A
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B
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$428,750
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,680 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 8, 2026
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D
3 beds1 bath2,100 sq ft
5 Catherine St, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$278,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,175 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 1044 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2036658

Jan 30, 2023

Sold

$220,000

$173/sq ft

Jan 16, 2023

Pending

—

Jan 10, 2023

Listed

$125,000

$98/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 9, 2019

Sold

$90,000

$71/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC488186

Oct 2, 2019

Listed

$90,000

$71/sq ft

Oct 1, 2019

Sold

$90,000

$71/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC317708

May 13, 2019

Listing Removed

—

May 2, 2019

Price Changed

$134,000

$105/sq ft

Apr 15, 2019

Price Changed

$159,000

$125/sq ft

Jan 15, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jan 14, 2019

Listed

$174,900

$137/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008020396

Aug 15, 2016

Listing Removed

—

May 1, 2016

Listed

$129,900

$102/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007819916

Jan 4, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2015

Listed

$200,000

$157/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007819894

Feb 1, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Apr 27, 2015

Listed

$200,000

$157/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009175808

Feb 1, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Dec 6, 2010

Listed

$550,000

$431/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006834116

Sep 25, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jun 25, 2010

Listed

$575,000

$451/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006348934

Dec 31, 2008

Listing Removed

—

May 5, 2008

Listed

$650,000

$510/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 13, 1970

Sold

$26,000

$20/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,415 (+167.4%)

$206,400 + $244,800

$451,200

2024

$1,277 (+10.3%)

$206,400 + $244,800

$451,200

2023

$1,158 (−4.6%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2022

$1,214 (−94.6%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2021

$22,374 (+25,282.1%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2020

$88 (−95.2%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2019

$1,853 (−47.2%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2018

$3,510 (+257.8%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2017

$981 (−82.1%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2016

$5,473 (+535.7%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2015

$861

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2014

$861 (−56.0%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2013

$1,957 (+43.3%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2012

$1,366

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

Tax history for 1044 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,415 (+167.4%)

$206,400 + $244,800

$451,200

2024

$1,277 (+10.3%)

$206,400 + $244,800

$451,200

2023

$1,158 (−4.6%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2022

$1,214 (−94.6%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2021

$22,374 (+25,282.1%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2020

$88 (−95.2%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2019

$1,853 (−47.2%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2018

$3,510 (+257.8%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2017

$981 (−82.1%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2016

$5,473 (+535.7%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2015

$861

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2014

$861 (−56.0%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2013

$1,957 (+43.3%)

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

2012

$1,366

$13,900 + $24,400

$38,300

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,275

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1003500032

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Suburban District

This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Driveway

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Other
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,275
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $24,400
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $1,214

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: No Septic System
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: 13 North, right on Hamburg Rd, left on River Rd to #1044

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,275
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1003500032

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

6 days above 102° expected this year, 13 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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Sun exposure

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

$361,000 – $437,000

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Home values near 1044 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
1059 River Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1325 Sq. Ft.	$411,207

Address	Redfin Estimate
1020 River Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1625 Sq. Ft.	$337,283
1040 River Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2125 Sq. Ft.	$595,600

Address	Redfin Estimate
1050 River Rd, New Castle, DE 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$585,122
1038 River Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$684,224

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