What an opportunity! This expanded ranch in the established Brookside neighborhood is perfect for a handy homeowner or a savvy investor. You'll love the oversized corner lot, wood burning fireplace and double wide driveway. Needs some work, but there's definitely equity here. There are three bedrooms with nice sized closets and a full bath. All this and so convenient to shopping and schools. Property is being sold "AS-IS". Seller has never been in nor lived in property. Cash sale only. All appointments are made THROUGH the Trend web site. This property has been placed in an upcoming auction event. All pre-auction bids should be submitted on the auction site (info in agent remarks). Any post-auction offers will need to be submitted directly to the listing agent. All offers will be reviewed and responded to within 3 business days. All properties are subject to a 5% buyer's premium pursuant to the Auction Participation Agreement and Terms & Conditions (minimums will apply). Please make appointments directly through Trend. Easy to show, no waiting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Don Ash• Alliance Realty
•302-323-9900 (broker)
•don@donash.com (broker)
Bought with Brian Foraker• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Cute ranch in Brookside Park on a large . 25 acre corner lot. The home features 3 bedrooms with good closet space, a large living room, country kitchen and a family room. New vinyl floor in the family room. Woodburning fireplace in the living room. Storage room. Double-wide concrete driveway. Updated 150 amp electric service. New wall a/c unit in the living room.
Public Records
Sep 23, 2004
Sold
$150,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 2000
Sold
$101,500
$73/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC276314
Sep 26, 1996
Sold
$92,500
$66/sq ft
Jul 26, 1996
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 1996
Listed
$92,500
$66/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1984
Sold
$41,900
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,832 (+55.7%)
$62,000 + $219,400
$281,400
2024
$1,819 (+2.9%)
$62,000 + $219,400
$281,400
2023
$1,768 (+0.2%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2022
$1,764 (+2.1%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2021
$1,727 (+16.1%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2019
$1,487 (+2.6%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2018
$1,449 (+3.7%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2017
$1,398 (+0.4%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2016
$1,393 (+9.6%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2015
$1,271 (+0.2%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2014
$1,269 (+3.4%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2013
$1,227 (+2.1%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2012
$1,202
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
Tax history for 5 Montvale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,832 (+55.7%)
$62,000 + $219,400
$281,400
2024
$1,819 (+2.9%)
$62,000 + $219,400
$281,400
2023
$1,768 (+0.2%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2022
$1,764 (+2.1%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2021
$1,727 (+16.1%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2019
$1,487 (+2.6%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2018
$1,449 (+3.7%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2017
$1,398 (+0.4%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2016
$1,393 (+9.6%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2015
$1,271 (+0.2%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2014
$1,269 (+3.4%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2013
$1,227 (+2.1%)
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
2012
$1,202
$8,900 + $33,700
$42,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
107 ft.
Lot depth
91 ft.
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,410
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1100240120
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $33,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 107X91
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $8,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,400
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $42,600
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $1,390
Utilities
Utilities Information
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: CHRISTINA
Location Information
Cross Street: MERCER DR
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,410
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1100240120
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brookside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$271,000 – $327,000
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