OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2017 for $285K

$338,940

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,216/mo

•

2,475

sq ft

157 Malcolm Forest Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

About this home

Classic colonial 3 bedroom/3 baths with 2 car garage, finished basement in convenient and desirable Bayview Manor II. Outstanding floor plan with open kitchen and bright sun room leading to a large amazing paved patio for backyard gatherings during the summer. A first floor master bedroom with generous closet space and lovely bath. This is an amazing opportunity with a little TLC, to make this your dream home. Property is available via an APPROVED SHORT SALE therefore third party acceptance is needed; Short Sale Facilitation charge payable by the Buyer.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Craig Blango • Keller Williams Realty Wilmington

•302-299-1100 (broker)

Bought with Sharon Stewart • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003951051

Redfin Estimate

$338,940

$54K since sold in March 2017$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 26.7% lower than the average sale price ($462K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$431,000
A
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B
4 beds2.5 baths2,550 sq ft
1607 Wiegon Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$459,900
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,175 sq ft
50 Phoebe Farms Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$413,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,086 sq ft
10 W Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 11, 2026
$495,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,125 sq ft
113 Buena Vista Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$480,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths2,474 sq ft
317 Sterling Ave, 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 157 Malcolm Forest Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6796664

Mar 29, 2017

Sold

$285,000

$115/sq ft

Nov 15, 2016

Pending

—

Oct 4, 2016

Price Changed

$285,000

$115/sq ft

Oct 4, 2016

Relisted

—

Aug 2, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 26, 2016

Price Changed

$299,900

$121/sq ft

Jun 20, 2016

Price Changed

$305,000

$123/sq ft

Jun 14, 2016

Price Changed

$310,000

$125/sq ft

Jun 8, 2016

Price Changed

$315,000

$127/sq ft

Jun 2, 2016

Contingent

—

May 30, 2016

Price Changed

$325,000

$131/sq ft

May 26, 2016

Price Changed

$329,000

$133/sq ft

May 23, 2016

Price Changed

$329,900

$133/sq ft

May 21, 2016

Price Changed

$334,000

$135/sq ft

May 20, 2016

Listed

$335,000

$135/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003951051

Apr 3, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Mar 29, 2017

Sold

$285,000

$115/sq ft

May 20, 2016

Listed

$285,000

$115/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,030 (+10.6%)

$84,200 + $428,700

$512,900

2024

$3,645 (+9.8%)

$84,200 + $428,700

$512,900

2023

$3,319 (−3.9%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2022

$3,453

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2021

$3,449 (−0.4%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2020

$3,462 (+0.2%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2019

$3,455 (+1.5%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2018

$3,405 (+6.8%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2017

$3,188 (+12.2%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2016

$2,842 (−0.1%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2015

$2,846 (−0.1%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2014

$2,850 (+10.7%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2013

$2,575 (−8.8%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2012

$2,823

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

Tax history for 157 Malcolm Forest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,030 (+10.6%)

$84,200 + $428,700

$512,900

2024

$3,645 (+9.8%)

$84,200 + $428,700

$512,900

2023

$3,319 (−3.9%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2022

$3,453

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2021

$3,449 (−0.4%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2020

$3,462 (+0.2%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2019

$3,455 (+1.5%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2018

$3,405 (+6.8%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2017

$3,188 (+12.2%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2016

$2,842 (−0.1%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2015

$2,846 (−0.1%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2014

$2,850 (+10.7%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2013

$2,575 (−8.8%)

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

2012

$2,823

$11,000 + $94,000

$105,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,475

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1004020211

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Suburban Transition District

This district provides for high quality moderately high density development with a full range of residential and limited nonresidential uses.; The design requirements provide a suburban transition character while encouraging pedestrian linkages in addition to automobile access.; This intensity of this district accommodates a range of housing types from small single-family to multi-family.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Street
On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), 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 Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $94,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $11,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,475
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $105,000
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $2,740

Utilities

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

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $120
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL

Location Information
Cross Street: RIVER ROAD

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,475
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1004020211

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

New Castle, DE • 19720

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Sun exposure

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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Estimated sale price

$322,000 – $390,000

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Home values near 157 Malcolm Forest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
152 Malcolm Forest Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2950 Sq. Ft.	$519,054
153 Malcolm Forest Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$504,549

Address	Redfin Estimate
148 Malcolm Forest Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2325 Sq. Ft.	$486,129
159 Malcolm Forest Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	$504,372

Address	Redfin Estimate
161 Malcolm Forest Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1825 Sq. Ft.	$454,081
165 Malcolm Forest Rd, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$567,913

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