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Off Market Nov 2024 for $220K

$282,679

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,346/mo

•

950

sq ft

26 Richard Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

About this home

Welcome to 26 Richard Road in Chelsea Estates. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch is a great investment opportunity for a buyer with a vision that can transform this property into the perfect home. While updates are needed, there is plenty of potential to restore and customize. The outdoor space includes a covered front porch and a spacious, fully fenced yard that's easy to maintain. There is plenty of parking as well as a detached one car garage. Property is being sold As-Is. Showings begin at the Open House on Saturday 10/12/24 at 10am. Come and see this charming home and bring your vision! Home is located in an established community next to a park and convenient to major highways and shopping areas.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

5,662 sq ftLot Size

$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Cristi Day • RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

•302-234-3800 (broker)

•john@johnwford.com (broker)

Bought with Stephen Marcus • Brokers Realty Group, LLC

•855-687-2765 (broker)

•info@brokersrealtygroup.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2069772

Redfin Estimate

$282,679

$63K since sold in November 2024$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.1% higher than the average sale price ($269K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$300,000
A
3 beds1 bath975 sq ft
215 Sykes Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$320,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft
103 Talbot Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$200,000
C
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
15 Mark, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$249,900
D
3 beds1 bath875 sq ft
8 Richard Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$275,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
38 Lea Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

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$94,368

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$1,701/mo

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Market trends in 19720, DE

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$340K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

139

14 MoM

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Sale history for 26 Richard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,848 (+454.0%)

$50,300 + $188,500

$238,800

2024

$334 (+54.9%)

$50,300 + $188,500

$238,800

2023

$215 (−0.5%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2022

$216 (−76.6%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2021

$926 (−0.8%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2020

$934 (+0.4%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2019

$930 (+2.5%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2018

$908 (+10.2%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2017

$823 (+11.3%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2016

$740

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2015

$740 (−0.1%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2014

$741 (+1.6%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2013

$730 (+11.7%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2012

$653

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

Tax history for 26 Richard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,848 (+454.0%)

$50,300 + $188,500

$238,800

2024

$334 (+54.9%)

$50,300 + $188,500

$238,800

2023

$215 (−0.5%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2022

$216 (−76.6%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2021

$926 (−0.8%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2020

$934 (+0.4%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2019

$930 (+2.5%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2018

$908 (+10.2%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2017

$823 (+11.3%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2016

$740

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2015

$740 (−0.1%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2014

$741 (+1.6%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2013

$730 (+11.7%)

$6,700 + $34,100

$40,800

2012

$653

$6,700 + $34,100

$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

57 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

950

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1001430057

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Detached Garage, 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: Yes
Outside Entrance, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $34,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)

Exterior Information
Fencing: Chain Link, Fully

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 57.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $6,700

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 950
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $113
School Tax: $221
Tax Assessed Value: $8,800
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $330

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

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

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Basin Road to Jay Drive, left on Mark Drive, quick left on Richard Road. First house on the left.
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 950
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1001430057

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Castle Hills Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

2/10

Read (George) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

$269,000 – $326,000

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Home values near 26 Richard Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$289,515
24 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$277,033

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$268,721
23 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1306 Sq. Ft.	$286,038

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1187 Sq. Ft.	$292,570
25 Richard Road, New Castle, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$261,254

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