OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2014 for $126K

$296,276

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $641/mo

•

1,350

sq ft

118 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

About this home

Great ranch home with large family room and fireplace! Spacious living room, dining room and renovated kitchen. Beautifully maintained condition. Large fenced rear yard with nice patio area and great storage shed. Large extended driveway for plenty of off street parking. Numerous updates make this home truly move in condition and absolutely affordable! Updated roof, heat and central air and sewer line. Vinyl Replacement Windows. New electrical Service Panel. Custom updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets, counter space, updated appliances and a built in breakfast bar. There is a pass through to the spacious living room and dining room area. All three bedrooms are good size with good closet space. The family room adds so much space to this home. It has a great fireplace, huge storage closet and wall of windows looking out to grassy rear yard. This home is well maintained, shows great and is so affordable. Hurry because this is a good one!! Sale is subject to seller finding a purchase home and is actively looking.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Kathy Melcher • Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors

•302-995-1200 (broker)

•cbsoldsisters@gmail.com (broker)

Listed by Tamara Hayman • Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors

•302-995-1200 (broker)

•cbsoldsisters@gmail.com (broker)

Bought with Murray Derrington • Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine

•302-475-0800 (broker)

•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003029250

Redfin Estimate

$296,276

$170K since sold in October 2014$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($288K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$300,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft
117 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$300,000
B
3 beds1 bath975 sq ft
215 Sykes Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$234,900
C
3 beds1 bath900 sq ft
52 Morris Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$305,000
D
3 beds1 bath900 sq ft
56 Morris Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$320,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft
103 Talbot Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$269,900
F
3 beds1 bath1,225 sq ft
31 Lea Rd, 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 118 Rita Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,159 (+54.1%)

$50,300 + $228,600

$278,900

2024

$1,401 (+10.0%)

$50,300 + $228,600

$278,900

2023

$1,274 (−4.0%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2022

$1,327

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2021

$1,326 (−0.6%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2020

$1,334 (+0.3%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2019

$1,330 (+1.7%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2018

$1,308 (+6.9%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2017

$1,223 (+11.8%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2016

$1,094

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2015

$1,094

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2014

$1,095 (+1.6%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2013

$1,078 (+16.7%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2012

$923

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

Tax history for 118 Rita Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,159 (+54.1%)

$50,300 + $228,600

$278,900

2024

$1,401 (+10.0%)

$50,300 + $228,600

$278,900

2023

$1,274 (−4.0%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2022

$1,327

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2021

$1,326 (−0.6%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2020

$1,334 (+0.3%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2019

$1,330 (+1.7%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2018

$1,308 (+6.9%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2017

$1,223 (+11.8%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2016

$1,094

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2015

$1,094

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2014

$1,095 (+1.6%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2013

$1,078 (+16.7%)

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

2012

$923

$7,000 + $33,800

$40,800

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

1,356

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1001410109

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $33,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X100
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $7,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,350
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $40,800
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: $1,051

Utilities

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

Location

School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL

Location Information
Cross Street: JAY
Directions: Rt. 141 to Jay. Left on Rita. Home on right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,356
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1982
County: New Castle County
APN: 1001410109

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Castle Hills Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

2/10

Read (George) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$282,000 – $341,000

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Home values near 118 Rita Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
114 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1025 Sq. Ft.	$303,015
112 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1525 Sq. Ft.	$309,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
116 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$314,579
121 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$287,535

Address	Redfin Estimate
110 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$266,813
123 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1025 Sq. Ft.	$301,184

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