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Off market apr 2016 for $226K

$445,633

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,536/mo

•

2.5 ba

•

1,900

sq ft

26 George Read Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

About this home

Instantly Appealing! Nestled serenely on a wonderfully large corner lot and adorned with an eye-catching brick exterior, this generously updated residence offers lots of living space. The welcoming foyer is flanked by well-proportioned formal living and dining rooms, the perfect venue for entertaining in style. The spacious eat-in kitchen is a dream to work in with its abundance of cabinets and ample supply of counter space. Gather with family and friends in the adjoining family room. Upstairs provides a well-sized owner's suite complete with private bath. Three additional bedrooms and a gorgeous hall bath can accommodate a variety of needs. Additional highlights include 2-car turned garage, new hot water heater, new roof in 2009, main level laundry room, and a cozy rear patio and yard beyond.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Janet Patrick • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

•302-239-3000 (broker)

•ssedita@psre.com (broker)

Bought with Steven Anzulewicz • Keller Williams Realty Wilmington

•302-299-1100 (broker)

Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003993060

Redfin Estimate

$445,633

$219K since sold in April 2016$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 12.2% higher than the average sale price ($397K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$425,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,775 sq ft
325 E Roosevelt Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$445,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,825 sq ft
6 Black Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$348,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
11 Colesbery Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$359,900
D
4 beds2 baths1,975 sq ft
20 Monticello Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$405,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft
6 Yeates Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$400,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,980 sq ft
138 Casimir Dr, Historic 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

99.6%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$337K

$0 MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

145

4 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 2PM
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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$625,000
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122 W Harvest Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
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Sale history for 26 George Read Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 1, 2016

Sold

$226,696

$119/sq ft

TREND #6066551

Aug 2, 2012

Sold

$248,000

$131/sq ft

Jun 7, 2012

Listed

$249,900

$132/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1003993060

Aug 2, 2012

Sold

$248,000

$131/sq ft

Jun 19, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jun 7, 2012

Listed

$249,900

$132/sq ft

+20

Public Records

Aug 1, 2005

Sold

$255,000

$134/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC154780

Jun 20, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 10, 2005

Listed

$255,000

$134/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,001 (+28.9%)

$71,800 + $324,700

$396,500

2024

$2,328 (+10.3%)

$71,800 + $324,700

$396,500

2023

$2,110 (−4.6%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2022

$2,213

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2021

$2,213 (−0.7%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2020

$2,228 (+0.2%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2019

$2,224 (+1.9%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2018

$2,182 (+7.1%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2017

$2,038 (+11.9%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2016

$1,821

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2015

$1,821

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2014

$1,822 (+1.4%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2013

$1,798 (+17.3%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2012

$1,532

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

Tax history for 26 George Read Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,001 (+28.9%)

$71,800 + $324,700

$396,500

2024

$2,328 (+10.3%)

$71,800 + $324,700

$396,500

2023

$2,110 (−4.6%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2022

$2,213

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2021

$2,213 (−0.7%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2020

$2,228 (+0.2%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2019

$2,224 (+1.9%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2018

$2,182 (+7.1%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2017

$2,038 (+11.9%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2016

$1,821

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2015

$1,821

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2014

$1,822 (+1.4%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2013

$1,798 (+17.3%)

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

2012

$1,532

$14,400 + $55,400

$69,800

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: PENN ACRES SEC 5
Living Sq. Ft: 1,900
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,043
Building Sq. Ft: 1,901
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Built In

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,504
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: 5-L
School Tax District: COLONIAL
Municipality Name: NEW CASTLE HUNDRED
Acres: 0.31
Depth Footage: 81.2
Front Footage: 171.9
Zoning Code: NC6.5
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: NEW CASTLE HUNDRED

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1001930064

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Wilmington Manor Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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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 June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$424,000 – $513,000

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Home values near 26 George Read Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 George Read Road, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$419,000
20 George Read Road, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$381,488

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 George Read Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$374,418
22 George Read Road, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$411,496

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 George Read Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$357,487
23 George Read Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$412,032

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