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Off market jan 2021 for $147K

$258,780

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,193/mo

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1,000

sq ft

228 Blue Hen Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

About this home

Welcome to 228 Blue Hen Road in the Collins Park Community. This well maintained 3 bedroom 1 full bath Rancher has easy living written all over it! Great for a First Time Home Buyer or an Investor looking to rent the home long term. As you walk through the spacious living room it will lead you into the kitchen. There are 3 bedrooms with full closets and a full bathroom conveniently located across the hallway. The driveway allows for 2 parking spots. The home has a nice backyard with a shed. Newer HVAC unit and water heater was recently installed one year ago. No Oil Heat! Schedule your tour today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Daniel Borges • Coldwell Banker Realty

•302-234-1888 (broker)

Bought with Marcia Brunswick • RE/MAX Edge

•302-442-4200 (broker)

•jessicastiner@remax.net (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC511866

Redfin Estimate

$258,780

$111K since sold in January 2021$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 4.9% lower than the average sale price ($272K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$269,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
341 Single Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$274,249
B
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
416 Howell, Historic New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$330,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,425 sq ft
131 Atlas Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$271,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
306 Elwood Pl, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
122 Halcyon Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
$181,000
E
3 beds1 bath950 sq ft
122 Halcyon Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$308,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,600 sq ft
137 Atlas Dr, New Castle, DE 19720

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$1,808/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

149

4 MoM

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$450,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,200 sq ft
204 Waterview Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
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$190,000
2 beds2 baths916 sq ft
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3 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
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COMING SOON
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EARLY ACCESS
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6 beds3.5 baths4,080 sq ft
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Sale history for 228 Blue Hen Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC511866

Jan 6, 2021

Sold

$147,900

$148/sq ft

Dec 19, 2020

Pending

—

Nov 25, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 22, 2020

Listed

$147,900

$148/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 2006

Sold

$142,000

$142/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC120008

Jul 8, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 19, 2006

Listed

$142,000

$142/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC135976

Apr 15, 2004

Sold

$101,000

$101/sq ft

Feb 5, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jan 12, 2004

Listed

$101,000

$101/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,871 (+85.4%)

$48,800 + $193,000

$241,800

2024

$1,009 (+10.0%)

$48,800 + $193,000

$241,800

2023

$918 (−4.0%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2022

$956

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2021

$956 (−0.6%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2020

$961 (+0.3%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2019

$958 (+1.7%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2018

$942 (+6.9%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2017

$882 (+11.9%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2016

$788

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2015

$788 (−0.1%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2014

$789 (+1.6%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2013

$777 (+16.7%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2012

$665

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

Tax history for 228 Blue Hen Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,871 (+85.4%)

$48,800 + $193,000

$241,800

2024

$1,009 (+10.0%)

$48,800 + $193,000

$241,800

2023

$918 (−4.0%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2022

$956

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2021

$956 (−0.6%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2020

$961 (+0.3%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2019

$958 (+1.7%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2018

$942 (+6.9%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2017

$882 (+11.9%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2016

$788

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2015

$788 (−0.1%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2014

$789 (+1.6%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2013

$777 (+16.7%)

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

2012

$665

$4,900 + $24,500

$29,400

*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

50 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,008

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1002020090

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: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
Driveway, On Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

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

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: No Stairs
Improvement Assessed Value: $24,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $4,900

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $243
School Tax: $695
Tax Assessed Value: $29,400
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $938

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

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: Private

Location

School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1002020090

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

New Castle Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

3/10

McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

1/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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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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

$246,000 – $298,000

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Home values near 228 Blue Hen Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
221 Blue Hen Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$268,407
229 Blue Hen Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$275,330

Address	Redfin Estimate
223 Blue Hen Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$254,301
226 Blue Hen Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$248,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Blue Hen Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$288,729
224 Blue Hen Rd, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$244,047

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