Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate20 Cresson Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720-1170 $259,900
Interior Sq. Ft: 975
Acreage: 0.18
Age:95 years
Style:
Traditional
Subdivision: Minquadale
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Come explore this beautifully updated home that perfectly blends classic charm with modern upgrades. Pull into your private driveway or garage and step through the front door into a bright, inviting living room filled with natural light. The elegant dining area flows seamlessly into the fully updated kitchen, featuring gleaming quartz countertops, fresh white cabinetry, and sleek stainless-steel appliances - perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A stylishly renovated bathroom with brand-new tile offers a touch of luxury before you head into the first-floor bedrooms, each equipped with individual mini-split HVAC units to ensure personalized comfort year-round. Upstairs, you'll find versatile loft space ideal for a fourth bedroom, home office, or bonus storage. Step out onto the second-floor baclony - a sunny spot to relax and enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the main level, with plush new carpeting on the stairs and in the loft. Updated plumbing and electrical fixtures provide peace of mind and modern convenience. As a unique bonus, the adjoining lot offers exciting possibilities: subdivide for investment potential or enjoy the expansive side yard as your own private oasis. The choice is yours!
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Bedroom 2: Main
Bedroom 3: Main
Full Bath: Main
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Heat Pump(s), Electric, Multi Units, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Private Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Hookup Laundry
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;
Interior
Carpet, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, Dry Wall, Six Panel Doors
Exterior
Slab Foundation, Shingle Roof, Concrete Exterior, Frame Exterior, Wood Siding, Awning(s)
Lot
Suburban, Cyclone Fence, Black Top Road
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Public Elementary (30 schools)
Public Middle (11 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School | Colonial School District | 6–8 | New Castle | 1.11 mi |
| Leach (John G.) School | Colonial School District | Preschool–12 | New Castle | 1.86 mi |
| Douglass School | Christina School District | 1–12 | Wilmington | 1.9 mi |
| The Bancroft School | Christina School District | 1–9 | Wilmington | 2.33 mi |
| Read (George) Middle School | Colonial School District | 6–8 | New Castle | 2.63 mi |
| First State School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 1–10 | Wilmington | 2.86 mi |
| Odyssey Charter School | Odyssey Charter School | K–12 | Wilmington | 3.63 mi |
| duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Greenville | 3.9 mi |
| Gateway Charter School | Gateway Charter School | 3–8 | Wilmington | 4 mi |
| duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School | Brandywine School District | 6–8 | Wilmington | 4.04 mi |
| Stanton Middle School | Red Clay Consolidated School District | 6–8 | Wilmington | 4.43 mi |
Public High (15 schools)
Private (28 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for New Castle (19720), Delaware.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
- Average salary of people in this community: $46,442
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,455
- Household Size (ppl): 2.74
- Households w/ Children: 63%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 14,648 (63.6%)
- Rented: 6,799 (29.5%)
- Vacant: 1,585 (6.9%)
- Total: 23,032
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.
Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 4.0%
- Some High School: 7.8%
- High School Graduate: 41.7%
- Some College: 18.9%
- Associate Degree: 6.7%
- Bachelor's Degree: 12.6%
- Graduate Degree: 8.2%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $62,879
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $986
- One Bedroom: $917
- Two Bedroom: $1,134
- Three Bedroom: $1,355
- Four Bedroom: $1,535
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