For Sale109d on marketHistoric · 176 yrs
57 West Ave
New Castle, DE, 19720 • 19720 • New Castle County
$399,000
$249/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,600Sqft
0.09 acLot
1850Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1850 · 176 years of history
Old New Castle
19720
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
This home is getting attention
Listed 109 days ago · 602 views · 23 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
602 views
People checking out this listing
23 saves
Buyers have saved this home
109 days on market
Established listing
$249/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1850 · Historic
Welcome to this beautiful detached Victorian home in Historic Old New Castle two blocks from Battery Park and the Delaware River, and amazing shops and restaurants. This home has been thoughtfully updated to blend timeless character with modern comfort. Built in 1851, it features a spacious living room with a fireplace and original tin ceilings, built-in library, and wood flooring throughout. Updates include: · New ductless Heating and Air Conditioning system with separate temperature controls for individual room heat/cooling · Easy to clean tilt-in windows throughout · New kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, quartz countertop (blends nicely with 6-inch-wide old wood flooring) · Downstairs new Bonus Room (perfect space for office, playroom, orpotential downstairs bedroom) · Four upstairs bedrooms · Main level laundry and half bath (room to upgrade to full bath) · New upstairs bathroom with walk-in tile shower, custom glass door, and tile flooring · Newly painted exterior with Sherwin Williams paint (Imperial Grey) highlighted with white ornate, scroll-sawn gingerbread trim · Huge fenced-in backyard with endless possibilities (room to build a garage and anything else you can dream up) · In addition, new 200-amp electrical service and a 5 year old roof
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights freshly painted, new bathrooms, and back porch as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,497/month
Principal & Interest$1,965
Property Tax$399
Insurance$133
Down payment20% ($79,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $319,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1850
HeatingHot Water, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingDuctless, Central Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot3,920 sqft
Days on Zillow109 Days
Price/sqft$249
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1850
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingDuctless, Central Air, Electric
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementSump Pump,Exterior Entry,Combination
Fireplaces1
Lot3,920 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood19720
Zoning21HR
Annual tax$2,998
Parcel21015.30068
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Hot Water
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
Ductless
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Main Level
Laundry Room
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Aluminum Siding
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
Upper15×11 ft165 sqft
Bedroom2
Upper14×8 ft112 sqft
Bedroom3
Upper11×11 ft121 sqft
Bedroom4
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Bonus Room
Upper13×11 ft143 sqft
Kitchen
Main14×11 ft154 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market109
Est. rent$2,319/mo
Tax rate0.68%
Price/sqft$249
On marketDec 22, 2025
PostedDec 22, 2025
MLS updatedApr 3, 2026
Tour days9
Views602
Favorites23
How are the schools in New Castle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
New Castle, DE, 19720
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 3, 2026Listed For Sale$399,000$249Bright MLS
Mar 9, 2026Listing Removed$375,000$234Bright MLS
Mar 2, 2026Price Change$375,000$234Bright MLS
Feb 17, 2026Price Change$389,900$244Bright MLS
Jan 28, 2026Price Change$394,900$247Bright MLS
Dec 27, 2025Price Change$399,000$249Bright MLS
Dec 22, 2025Listed For Sale$420,000$263Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$399,000
Apr 3, 2026•$249/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$375,000
Mar 9, 2026•$234/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$375,000
Mar 2, 2026•$234/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$389,900
Feb 17, 2026•$244/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$394,900
Jan 28, 2026•$247/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$399,000
Dec 27, 2025•$249/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$420,000
Dec 22, 2025•$263/sqft•Bright MLS
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
New Castle, DE • New Castle County
Nearby cities
BearClaymontClaytonHockessinMiddletownNew CastleNewarkSmyrna
Nearby zip codes
19720197211973319892
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