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Off market mar 2013 for $274K

$585,122

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,823/mo

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2 ba

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2,150

sq ft

1050 River Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

About this home

FANTASTIC River View! This expanded Cape Cod home situated on 5 full acres offers loads of room. Enjoy the scenic/serene views of the DE River every day from the lg picture window in LR & upstairs BRs. HW fls & Anderson windows throughout, fresh paint. Cozy yet ample sized LR, full Ba on main fl & deep utility closet under stairway. Huge country Kit w/ built in china cabinet, lots of cabinets/counter space & convenient laundry closet. Double doors from Kitchen lead to the enormous Family Room addition that was well thought out to incl access to the 20x15 screened porch, lots of closet storage & beautiful views of the rear wooded lot. 2 good sized BRs on the main flr which could also be a nice office, private Den or exercise rm instead since there are 3 large BRs on the 2nd floor! This versatile floor plan has endless possibilities. The 20x20 Pole Barn in the rear w/ electric has poured concrete flooring is great for hobbiest, car enthusiast, etc! Conven location to major routes, shopping, etc.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

5 acresLot Size

$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Steve Freebery • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Listed by Karen Freebery • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Lauri Brockson • Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

•302-733-7000 (broker)

•ccashman@psre.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004186296

Redfin Estimate

$585,122

$311K since sold in March 2013$37K since September

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This home's estimate is 57% higher than the average sale price ($373K) of 5 comparable homes.

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$350,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,150 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$475,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,500 sq ft
207 Rolling Green Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$425,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,600 sq ft
208 Mendell Pl, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$365,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
60 Holden Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$249,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths950 sq ft
6 Abson Dr, 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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4 MoM

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Sale history for 1050 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,414 (+45.6%)

$199,000 + $252,100

$451,100

2024

$2,344 (+10.3%)

$199,000 + $252,100

$451,100

2023

$2,125 (−4.6%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2022

$2,229

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2021

$2,229 (−0.7%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2020

$2,244 (+0.2%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2019

$2,240 (+1.9%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2018

$2,198 (+7.1%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2017

$2,053 (+11.9%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2016

$1,834

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2015

$1,834

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2014

$1,835 (+28.8%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2013

$1,424 (+17.3%)

$13,000 + $42,300

$55,300

2012

$1,214

$13,000 + $42,300

$55,300

Tax history for 1050 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,414 (+45.6%)

$199,000 + $252,100

$451,100

2024

$2,344 (+10.3%)

$199,000 + $252,100

$451,100

2023

$2,125 (−4.6%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2022

$2,229

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2021

$2,229 (−0.7%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2020

$2,244 (+0.2%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2019

$2,240 (+1.9%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2018

$2,198 (+7.1%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2017

$2,053 (+11.9%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2016

$1,834

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2015

$1,834

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2014

$1,835 (+28.8%)

$13,000 + $57,300

$70,300

2013

$1,424 (+17.3%)

$13,000 + $42,300

$55,300

2012

$1,214

$13,000 + $42,300

$55,300

*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 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,900

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1003500033

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $42,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn/Farm Building

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 416X520
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,150
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $55,300
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $1,214

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Circuit Breakers
Oil, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: SOUTHERN
Middle Or Junior School: GUNNING BEDFORD
High School: WILLIAM PENN
School District Name: COLONIAL

Location Information
Cross Street: LLANGOLLEN BLV
Directions: Rt 13 to Federal School Lane to Left onto Rt 9 (River Rd). House on left. (Small split-rail fence at end of driveway. )
Location Type: River

Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1003500033

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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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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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4.5 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$556,000 – $673,000

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Home values near 1050 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1059 River Road, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1325 Sq. Ft.	$411,207
1044 River Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$379,256

Address	Redfin Estimate
1040 River Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2125 Sq. Ft.	$595,600
1028 River Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$342,790

Address	Redfin Estimate
1038 River Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$684,224
245 Riveredge Drive, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2775 Sq. Ft.	$582,970

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