Beautiful 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath 2 story 1 car Garage Colonial. Property boast of gorgous landscaping and curb appeal. White Fencing and Solar motion lights. Front and Rear patio and Large yard invites you to come on in. Large Entry Foyer, Formal Diningroom, Formal Livingroom with Wood Burning Fireplace and hardwood floors throughout home. Open Kitchen with Stainless Steel Applainces, Center Island and Open Bar with Stools . Furnished Greatroom with Sliding Doors to Brick Rear Patio. Finished Basement with Outside Bilcor Exit Doors. 3 large size Bedrooms and a Master bedroom with Bathroom and double closet. This home is a must see it won't last long.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Margaret Butcher• Century 21 All Elite Inc-Brookhaven
You will be both happy and proud to call this fantastic house "home" in the highly sought after community of Penn Acres. This home is a blank slate ready for new buyers to add their personal touches and make it their own. The main level boasts generously sized rooms, a kitchen with an open eating area, a powder room and a large laundry room. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the foyer, dining room and living room which has a wood burning fireplace. Upstairs there are four bedrooms with hardwood and 2 full baths, one is a master onsuite. The concrete patio accessed through the family room is the ideal place for barbeques or just sitting back and enjoying the sunset. The view from the front of the house can t be beat. It looks out over the park. Just in time for summer, this wonderful location allows you to walk to the neighborhood pool, bike to historic New Castle and picnic in Battery Park. Conveniently located near major highways, bus routes, restaurants and shopping, etc. . Don't miss this great opportunity to own this home. This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is priced to account for upgrades and won t last long.
Public Records
Apr 1, 1979
Sold
$43,500
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,988 (+36.2%)
$68,900 + $325,900
$394,800
2024
$2,194 (+10.3%)
$68,900 + $325,900
$394,800
2023
$1,989 (−4.6%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2022
$2,086
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2021
$2,086 (−0.7%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2020
$2,100 (+0.2%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2019
$2,096 (+282.9%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2018
$547 (+6.8%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2017
$513 (+11.7%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2016
$459
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2015
$459
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2014
$459 (+1.4%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2013
$453 (+16.5%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2012
$388
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
Tax history for 15 Silsbee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,988 (+36.2%)
$68,900 + $325,900
$394,800
2024
$2,194 (+10.3%)
$68,900 + $325,900
$394,800
2023
$1,989 (−4.6%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2022
$2,086
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2021
$2,086 (−0.7%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2020
$2,100 (+0.2%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2019
$2,096 (+282.9%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2018
$547 (+6.8%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2017
$513 (+11.7%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2016
$459
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2015
$459
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2014
$459 (+1.4%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2013
$453 (+16.5%)
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
2012
$388
$13,800 + $52,000
$65,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
103 ft.
Lot depth
131 ft.
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,425
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1001930107
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 522
Improvement Assessed Value: $52,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Asbestos, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 103.00 x 130.70
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,903
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 522
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $542
School Tax: $1,544
Tax Assessed Value: $65,800
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $2,086
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: E Roosevelt Ave
Directions: Get on I-95 S from Upland Rd and Kerlin St. Follow I-95 S to US-202 S in New Castle County. Take exit 5A-B from I-95 S Take DE-141 S to right on E. Roosevelt Ave to right on Silsbee Rd in house on the Left (15 Silsbee Rd)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,425
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1001930107
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Read (George) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Penn (William) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
7/10 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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New Castle, DE • 19720
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$399,000 – $483,000
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