131 Dunsinane Drive, New Castle, DE 19720-2318 $299,900

Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,850
Acreage: 0.21
Age:57 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: DENC2079120
Subdivision: New Castle
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to this delightful single-family residence nestled in the heart of New Castle. Built in 1968, this home offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience. It features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths along with a finished basement that is ideal for a play area, tv room or exercise room. Hardwood flooring adds warmth and elegance throughout the main living areas.​ The kitchen has been updated with modern cabinets and appliances. From the kitchen area you can go down to the lower level that is finished via the stairwell enclosed in glass versus the traditional railings that you see in many homes. The spacious rear yard has a patio and newer white vinyl fencing for privacy as well. A large shed is included in the home to store your summer furniture and lawn supplies as well. The home has a central air system as well that gets serviced every year by a contractor.

Taxes: $1,597
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Colonial

Features

Utilities
Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, No Septic System, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway, Off Street

Interior
Fully Finished Basement, Interior Access Basement, Basement Windows, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Shingle Roof, Asbestos Exterior, Brick Exterior, Patio(s), Outbuilding(s)

Lot
Privacy Fence, Vinyl Fence

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Public Elementary (27 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 0.8 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 1.25 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 1.92 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.36 mi
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.68 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 3.32 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.37 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 3.42 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.64 mi
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.65 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 3.66 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.67 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 3.68 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.73 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 3.74 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.82 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.88 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.02 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.09 mi
Oberle (William) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Bear 4.47 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 4.6 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.64 mi
Brookside Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.66 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.67 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.74 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.86 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.94 mi

Public Middle (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 3.01 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.53 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.64 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 3.66 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.73 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.83 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.88 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.19 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.2 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.64 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.88 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.91 mi

Public High (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 2.94 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 2.98 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.64 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 3.66 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.73 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.88 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.35 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.54 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.64 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.8 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 4.93 mi

Private (14 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Fairwinds Christian School Baptist Preschool–12 Bear 1.38 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 2.64 mi
Learning Express Academy Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 2.87 mi
Delaware Valley Classical School Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 New Castle 3.14 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 3.14 mi
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 3.14 mi
Harvest Christain Academy Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 New Castle 3.46 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 3.89 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.96 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 4.02 mi
Tarbiyah School Islamic Preschool–9 Newark 4.28 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.54 mi
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 4.82 mi
Red Lion Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Bear 4.89 mi

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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.

Total: 59,664
Households: 21,447
Median Age: 39.50

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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Listing Courtesy of: Century 21 Emerald , (302) 798-1000, mike@emeraldc21.com

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131 Dunsinane Drive, New Castle, DE 19720-2318

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