Looking for that perfect place to call home? Look no further! This beautifully renovated and conveniently located townhouse boasts a roomy updated kitchen complete with new stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinet space, and a pantry, a large living room dining room combination, updated powder room, a sizable primary bedroom with direct access to the full updated bathroom and 2 additional bedrooms on the upper level, full fully finished basement with recreation room, laundry room, and den, fresh neutral paint throughout, luxury vinyl flooring throughout main level, new carpets on stairs and the upper level, a nice private fenced back yard with peaceful deck, and much more. Recent improvements include: update kitchen (2025), updated bathrooms (2026), luxury vinyl flooring on main level (2026), new carpet on stairs and upper level (2026), and fresh paint throughout (2026).
TownhomeProperty Type
1988Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$139Price/Sq.Ft.
$8/moHOA Dues
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sandra Lamprecht Huffman• Coldwell Banker Realty
Meadows at Wilton, located between Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) and Route 1, is a suburban and residential Bear neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and a pond-dotted landscape. The neighborhood reads as late-20th-century single-family streetscapes with broad driveways and mature shade trees. Character concentrates around the Route 40 corridor near Governor’s Square, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and daily-errand traffic set the tempo. Community pillars nearby include Deer Park Tavern, the Dutch House, and the New Castle Farmers Market. Lums Pond State Park frames weekends with wooded trails and open water. Commuter patterns follow Route 1 and Route 40, while local life stays centered on quiet blocks and pocket-green views.
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Market insights
1049 Old Forge Rd · $262,000
DAYS ON MARKET
78 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$262,000
Median sale price in this area is $289,506. (10% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Attic
Tub with shower
Combination dining and living area
Traditional and open floor plan elements
Kitchen with table space
Pantry
Master bath
Window treatments
Six-panel and sliding glass doors
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the upper level
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Disposal
Microwave
Self-cleaning oven
Electric range
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Pantry / table-space kitchen layout
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in the basement / lower floor with hookups
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Luxury vinyl plank
Heating & cooling
Heat pump(s) heating
Central air conditioning
Electric heating and cooling
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Rear level yard
Deck(s)
Chain link fencing
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Main entrance faces south
Entry level multiple stories
Parking
Two total garage/parking spaces
Two off-street spaces
On-street and off-street parking available
Asphalt driveway; private
Construction
Vinyl siding and stucco exterior
Block foundation
Double-pane windows with screens
Built/updated (effective remodel) 2025
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
HOA fee $8 per month
Other
Fee simple ownership
Not in a federal flood zone
Electricity and solar
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This Is A Hud Home. Property Is Vacant And Requires A Hud Padlock Key. Property Is Being Sold In "As Is" Condition. Cooperating Brokers May Receive Up To 5% Sales Commission. Case #071-075706. This Property Is Insured With Escrows. The Escrow Amount Is $4400. A Detail Of The Repairs For The Escrow Is In The House.
Public Records
Sep 2, 1992
Sold
$83,900
$45/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC446546
Apr 6, 1992
Sold
$83,900
$45/sq ft
Apr 6, 1992
Listed
$83,900
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1989
Sold
$69,970
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,873 (+7.7%)
$47,700 + $190,700
$238,400
2024
$1,739 (+9.8%)
$47,700 + $190,700
$238,400
2023
$1,584 (−3.9%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2022
$1,647
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2021
$1,646 (−0.4%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2020
$1,652 (+0.2%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2019
$1,649 (+1.5%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2018
$1,625 (+6.8%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2017
$1,521 (+12.2%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2016
$1,356 (−0.1%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2015
$1,358 (−0.1%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2014
$1,360 (+1.9%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2013
$1,335 (+16.4%)
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
2012
$1,147
$8,200 + $41,900
$50,100
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,275
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,275
Year built
1988
Style
Townhouse
County
New Castle County
APN
1003410227
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
New Castle, DE • 19720
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in New Castle. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1049 Old Forge Rd
$259,906
$2,094 under list price of $262K
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