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
$144Price/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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Offer insights
1049 Old Forge Rd · $269,900
$270K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $270K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
58 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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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
Table space in kitchen
Pantry
Master bathroom
Window treatments
Sliding glass and six-panel interior doors
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (upper level)
One half bathroom (main level)
Kitchen
Electric oven/range
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Table-space kitchen layout
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit
Laundry located in basement/lower floor with hookups
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Luxury vinyl plank
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Central air conditioning
Electric heating fuel
Electric hot water
Circuit breaker electrical
Exterior features
Rear yard
Level lot
Chain link fencing
Deck(s)
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Main entrance faces south
Property is fee simple ownership
Parking
Two total garage and parking spaces
Two off-street spaces
On-street parking available
Asphalt private driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding and stucco exterior
Block foundation
Double-pane windows with screens
Year built (assessor)
Effective year of major renovation: 2025
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
HOA fee of $8 per month
Other
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 Jul 1, 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
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1049 Old Forge Rd
$266,392
$3,508 under list price of $270K
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