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Key Details
Sold Price $725,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,070 sqft
Price per Sqft $142
Subdivision Old New Castle
MLS Listing ID DENC503252
Sold Date 11/05/20
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,500
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1820
Annual Tax Amount $7,899
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 0.420 Acres
Acres 0.42
Lot Dimensions 71 X 240
Property Description
Visit this home virtually: http://www.vht.com/434072646/IDXS - Kensey Johns Van Dyke House, circa 1820, prominently located on the corner of Old New Castle's Town Square. A rare gem steeped in history and traditions. Grand Federal style home features 11' ceilings, exceptional moldings, heart of pine floors throughout, 6 fireplaces with King of Prussia marble, massive Santo Domingo mahogany doors and more. The first floor features an impressive foyer, spacious living room and dining room, kitchen with Norwegian granite counters, large butler's pantry with wet bar and original cabinets and a sunroom that overlooks the garden. The second floor has the large master bedroom suite, family room, 2 more bedrooms and 2 full baths. The third floor has many possible uses. There are 2 more bedrooms a full bath and a 2nd kitchen. This could be an in-law suite, au pair suite or a teenager retreat. Former Speakeasy in the basement now functions as a unique entertaining area with a large bar and brick floor. Outside is a spacious screened porch that leads to the professionally designed and landscaped backyard with meandering brick walks, fountain and more. At the rear of the lot is a 2 car garage and additional off-street parking for 4-6 cars. The property is zoned Historic Commerce which allows for a multitude of uses. It is also part of the New Castle Downtown Development District with possible rebates from the State of Delaware for capital improvements. Front row seats for parades and town festivities add to the unparalleled appeal of this exceptional home. Seller is providing a one year 2-10 Warranty.
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
Zoning HC
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Other, Bonus Room, Screened Porch
Basement Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Equipment Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Appliance Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Balcony, Screened
Parking Features Garage - Side Entry
Garage Spaces 8.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Balcony, Screened
Total Parking Spaces 8
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Colonial
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 21015.30125
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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