Welcome home to this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom colonial located in the desirable Penn Acres neighborhood! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a freshly concreted driveway and sidewalks throughout. As you enter through the front door, you are welcomed by a spacious living room and formal dining room with tons of natural light. The updated eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops and brand new stainless appliances and opens to a den and stunning fireplace. Beautiful sliding glass doors open to a spacious deck where you can enjoy summer nights outdoors or from the comfort of your screened in porch. The finished basement offers tons of possibilities such as a home office, additional bedroom, or playroom. Other modern finishings include energy efficient LED recessed lighting throughout, modern bathroom fixtures, and newly carpeted bedrooms. Don't miss the opportunity to make this place your new home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Carr• HomeZu
•855-885-4663 (broker)
•support@simplechoicerealty.com (broker)
Bought with Yuliana Goldin Dunn• Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Elbow grease will go a long way to bring this great home back to life! Great 4 bedroom home with garage and full basement! It needs updating, but has very solid bones. Newer roof and newer HVAC. Will not qualify for regular financing, cash or renovation loan only.
TREND #5642258
Apr 29, 2010
Sold
$232,500
$141/sq ft
Jan 9, 2010
Listed
$239,900
$145/sq ft
+7
BRIGHT MLS #1004712382
Apr 29, 2010
Sold
$232,500
$141/sq ft
Mar 14, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2010
Listed
$239,900
$145/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008828630
Jan 12, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2009
Listed
$244,000
$148/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC350646
Jan 22, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2007
Listed
$267,900
$162/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC366446
Sep 10, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2007
Listed
$269,900
$164/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 29, 2001
Sold
$155,000
$94/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC212758
Sep 25, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2000
Listed
$155,000
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,928 (+25.3%)
$67,700 + $319,200
$386,900
2024
$2,338 (+10.3%)
$67,700 + $319,200
$386,900
2023
$2,119 (+5.9%)
$13,200 + $56,900
$70,100
2022
$2,000
$13,200 + $56,900
$70,100
2021
$2,001 (−0.7%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2020
$2,014 (+0.2%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2019
$2,010 (+1.9%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2018
$1,973 (+7.1%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2017
$1,842 (+11.9%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2016
$1,646
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2015
$1,647
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2014
$1,647 (+1.3%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2013
$1,625 (+17.3%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2012
$1,385
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
Tax history for 3 Silsbee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,928 (+25.3%)
$67,700 + $319,200
$386,900
2024
$2,338 (+10.3%)
$67,700 + $319,200
$386,900
2023
$2,119 (+5.9%)
$13,200 + $56,900
$70,100
2022
$2,000
$13,200 + $56,900
$70,100
2021
$2,001 (−0.7%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2020
$2,014 (+0.2%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2019
$2,010 (+1.9%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2018
$1,973 (+7.1%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2017
$1,842 (+11.9%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2016
$1,646
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2015
$1,647
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2014
$1,647 (+1.3%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2013
$1,625 (+17.3%)
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
2012
$1,385
$13,200 + $49,900
$63,100
*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
81 ft.
Lot depth
96 ft.
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,650
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1001930063
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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $49,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Asbestos
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 81.20 x 96.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,650
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $522
School Tax: $1,492
Tax Assessed Value: $63,100
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,014
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: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Exit I-95 and continue on to Airport Rd. Follow DE-141 S/US-202 S
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,650
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1001930063
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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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 • 0.8mi
2/10
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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
$395,000 – $478,000
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