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4 The Strand, New Castle, DE 19720
$990,000
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Property Description
Presenting a National Historical residence boasting 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with views of the Delaware River and Battery Park. Once the esteemed residence of The Farmers Bank, this historic marvel has been meticulously revitalized and modernized with contemporary luxuries by its current custodians. Step through the ornate gates onto the brick pathway, leading you into the stately reception hall. To your left, beyond the Palladian French doors, awaits the majestic living room adorned with intricate woodwork and fireplace. Sunlight cascades through the magnificent half-moon transom windows, adorned with operable shutters, and French doors opening onto the side patio once the entranceway to the bank. On the opposite side of the hall, discover the splendid formal dining room featuring shuttered half-moon windows, crown molding, and a tiled fireplace. This room seamlessly connects to the family room through double doors and is embellished with detailed moldings and wainscoting, featuring a fireplace equipped with a ventless system. Passing through the hallway and by the elegant, restored staircase, you'll arrive at the gourmet sunlit Georgi kitchen, boasting an island, granite countertops, a tile backsplash and custom rangehood. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, that include a 6-burner Viking stovetop with griddle, double oven, KitchenAid dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a farmhouse sink. Adjacent to the kitchen lies a cheerful sunroom addition, enveloped in windows and custom cabinetry, overlooking, and accessing the backyard, complete with the original four-person outhouse repurposed for storage. Ascend to the second level, where a landing welcomes you, featuring a spacious 2nd-floor laundry room that could double as a sewing or craft room, complemented by ample closet space. The stairway also accommodates a seated lift for handicap access to the second. Nearby you will encounter a full bathroom with exposed brick, electric floor heat and a shower bathtub. A few steps further reveal another grand hallway leading to the main bedroom and three additional generously sized bedrooms. Unwind in the main bedroom, offering views of the Delaware River, a fireplace, vanity area, large walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with a double vanity, electric floor heat and jet tub. Bedroom 2 boasts its own sizable walk-in closet and offers access to a bonus room, primed for the addition of a private bath with plumbing and wiring run up beneath the floorboards. The current owners have had much of the home updated with a roof, wiring, plumbing, restored or rebuilt windows, replastering, HVAC systems, insulation and more. Designed by the acclaimed John McArthur, renowned for Philadelphia's City Hall, this property resides in Historic Olde New Castle, a town steeped in history and charm. Seize this rare opportunity to own a splendidly restored home amidst picturesque streets, with daily exploration opportunities, diverse dining options, with Battery Park and the Delaware River just across the street. Minutes to I-95 and close to PA and NJ
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4 The Strand
General
- Sold For: $990,000
- Taxes: $7,727 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: DENC2057320
- Added to Site: 73 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace(s): Other, Other
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Washer
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom - F, Upper 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - Wood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - Wood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Other, Flooring - Wood, 25 x 15, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Fireplace - Other, Flooring - Wood, 20 x 14, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, 18 x 12, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace - Other, Flooring - Wood, 23 x 17, Main
- Sun Room: Yes
- Sun Room/Solarium: Sun/Florida Room - Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Main
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Upper 1
- Other Room 1: Other, Upper 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Brick
Parking
- Parking Features: Public
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: Old New Castle
- Subdivision: Old New Castle
- Cross Streets: Delaware Stree
- Driving Directions: Delaware St. to Left on E. 2nd St, Right on Harmony, Right on The Strand, follow to end house on Right (Parking also on Delaware St.)
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Colonial
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,725
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,725 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,725 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1851
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 40.20 x 135.00
- Lot Features: Corner, Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Zoning: 21 HR - HISTORIC RESIDENT
- Lot Description: Corner, Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Decorative
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $232.8
- Assessment Year: 2022
- School Tax: $4,654
- City/TownTax: $2,380
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $694
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $198,300
- Tax Amount: $7,727
- Tax Year: 2022
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property, Firetruck Plaque on Exterior of house.
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Microwave
- Lot Number: 28
Listed by Monument Sotheby's International Realty, Lisa Osberg
Sold by Patterson-Schwartz-Newark, Christopher J. Cashman
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Schools
Schools serving 4 The Strand
School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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1201 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720 | K-5 | 0.9 mi | |
20 Chase Ave, New Castle, DE 19720 | 6-8 | 2.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 4 The Strand
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/29/2024
Sold
$990,000
-10%
MLS
3/20/2024
Listed
$1,100,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
4 The Strand, New Castle, DE 19720 (MLS# DENC2057320) is a Single Family property that was sold at $990,000 on May 29, 2024. Want to learn more about 4 The Strand? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Castle? You can browse all New Castle real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.