Welcome to 189 North Star Road. This beautifully renovated 1890’s farmhouse offers the best of both worlds; historic charm and warm custom details combined with contemporary features and top of the line materials. All of this, tucked amidst a gorgeous 1.3 acres of land with a stream and backing to 34 acres of protected woodlands. Highlights of this unique home include the original pine floors on both levels, wood-burning fireplace, remodeled kitchen and baths, custom window treatments, and rich wood detailing throughout. Step inside to the living room and dining room on either side of the foyer. Gorgeous heart pine floors and crown molding extend throughout both spaces and enjoy the granite surround wood-burning fireplace in the living room for those chilly months. Flow into the open kitchen and family room; the ideal configuration for your everyday routine. This kitchen is lovely with 42-inch antique white cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and counter seating which extends into the family room with recessed lighting and custom window treatments. From your main living space, step outside to the covered deck to grill, dine, relax, and enjoy your natural surroundings. The beautiful wood floors extend upstairs, where you will find all 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths including the spacious primary suite with vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, charming plantation shutters, and renovated primary bath with granite double vanity and limestone tile flooring. The full basement offers plenty of storage and an existing workshop (included), and valuable bonus features of this home include dual HVAC units, Pella windows, brand new dishwasher, and newer washer/dryer. The original post and beam barn on this property not only showcases the history here, but offers endless potential limited only by your imagination. Ideally located close to everything this area has to offer including downtown Newark and University of Delaware, Hockessin, Kennett Square, Wilmington, and so much more! Be sure to view the floorplans, virtual tour, and schedule a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael McKee• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Listed by Liz Mckee• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Carol Arnott-Robbins• BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
Period restoration of 1890's Farmhouse just completed in the highly sought after area of North Star, situated on a 1.5 acre wooded lot which backs up to protected woodlands and stream. This unique home features three bedrooms and two baths and has been completely renovated with custom kitchen, granite countertops, stainless steel appliance package, original 100 plus year old heart pine floors, original millwork and hardware, pella windows, limestone tile master bath, and the finest materials and craftsmanship throughout. Detached original post and beam barn is also included and could also serve as a garage. This unique property is ideal for the business owner, hobbyist and all lovers of the outdoors. Listing agent is related to Seller.
BRIGHT MLS #1005750108
Feb 27, 2009
Sold
$200,000
$114/sq ft
Jan 29, 2009
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2008
Listed
$229,900
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,465 (+18.8%)
$196,800 + $247,800
$444,600
2024
$3,760 (+2.8%)
$196,800 + $247,800
$444,600
2023
$3,657 (+0.2%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2022
$3,648 (+2.2%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2021
$3,571 (+2.7%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2020
$3,479 (+13.2%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2019
$3,074 (+2.7%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2018
$2,994 (+3.7%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2017
$2,887 (+0.3%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2016
$2,880 (+9.8%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2015
$2,623
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2014
$2,623 (+3.4%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2013
$2,536 (+2.1%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2012
$2,482
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
Tax history for 189 North Star Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,465 (+18.8%)
$196,800 + $247,800
$444,600
2024
$3,760 (+2.8%)
$196,800 + $247,800
$444,600
2023
$3,657 (+0.2%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2022
$3,648 (+2.2%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2021
$3,571 (+2.7%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2020
$3,479 (+13.2%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2019
$3,074 (+2.7%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2018
$2,994 (+3.7%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2017
$2,887 (+0.3%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2016
$2,880 (+9.8%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2015
$2,623
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2014
$2,623 (+3.4%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2013
$2,536 (+2.1%)
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
2012
$2,482
$21,500 + $66,800
$88,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.3 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,750
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0802900015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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Suburban District
This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.