Come see this charming brick front home in Penn Acres South sitting on a corner lot! Features include: a welcoming front porch, formal living room and dining room, foyer leading to the kitchen which has an eat-in area, 4 generous sized bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, one-car garage, and a large fenced backyard. The finished basement is ready for entertaining. Available for immediate occupancy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$113Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Melinda A Proctor• RE/MAX Premier Properties
Immaculate, Perfect, Condition!!Everything Has Been Updated Or Improved By Th E Original Owners. Prof. Lanscaped Corner Lot- Privacy Fencing-Screened In Porch-4 Yr Old Roof-New Heater, H2o Heater, Garage Door And Opener- So Much More. Pride Of Ownership Through Out!!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1981
Sold
$66,990
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,333 (+30.5%)
$66,900 + $357,300
$424,200
2024
$2,555 (+9.8%)
$66,900 + $357,300
$424,200
2023
$2,327 (−3.9%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2022
$2,420
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2021
$2,418 (−0.2%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2019
$2,422 (+1.5%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2018
$2,387 (+6.8%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2017
$2,234 (+12.2%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2016
$1,992 (−0.2%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2015
$1,995 (−0.2%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2014
$1,998 (+1.9%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2013
$1,960 (+16.4%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2012
$1,685
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
Tax history for 56 Valley Forge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,333 (+30.5%)
$66,900 + $357,300
$424,200
2024
$2,555 (+9.8%)
$66,900 + $357,300
$424,200
2023
$2,327 (−3.9%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2022
$2,420
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2021
$2,418 (−0.2%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2019
$2,422 (+1.5%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2018
$2,387 (+6.8%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2017
$2,234 (+12.2%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2016
$1,992 (−0.2%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2015
$1,995 (−0.2%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2014
$1,998 (+1.9%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2013
$1,960 (+16.4%)
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
2012
$1,685
$13,500 + $60,100
$73,600
*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
84 ft.
Lot depth
105 ft.
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,100
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1002510257
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: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 891
Improvement Assessed Value: $60,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 83.60 x 105.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,100
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 891
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $605
School Tax: $1,740
Tax Assessed Value: $73,600
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $2,345
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Sewer Septic: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Rt 141 to turn onto Valley Forge Rd
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,100
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1002510257
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Read (George) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Penn (William) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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
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Estimated sale price
$428,000 – $518,000
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