BEDS3
BATHS2 full 1 partial
SQUARE FEET2,325
MLS#DENC2107788
STATUSACTIVE
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SUBDIVISIONOLD NEW CASTLE
SCHOOLCOLONIAL
Property Description
1 The Strand in Old New Castle is set along cobblestone streets, historic residences, and a popular downtown district, with unparalleled sweeping water views. The 1832 riverfront residence was originally constructed for the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Company, one of the earliest railroad lines in the country. This once in a generation offering has only had four owners since 1832. The original railroad office now serves as the main living room showcasing original chair rails, historic doors, antique glass windows, a classic fireplace with mantel, and authentic Carpenter locks. A subsequent two-story frame extension introduced upper-level bedroomsand the side porch overlooking the Delaware River and Battery Park. The house was enlarged again in 1984 to create the expanded kitchen and living area, back stairs, upstairs laundry, two new bathrooms, and a generous primary suite. Updates in 2001 included a remodeled kitchen and matching butler’s pantry, quartersawn white oak Shaker-style cabinetry, restored cast iron bin pulls, white subway tiles, black granite countertops, river-facing built-in bookshelves, and a traditional 19th-century-style Lacanche French stove. Framed by a cypress picket fence, the outdoor grounds include an informal secret garden, a porch swing with direct water views, a custom potting shed, a cobbled herb path, and mature plantings such as a tulip poplar, yellow-berry holly, Hanaki cypress, and perennial beds. With Battery Park just beyond your garden gate, you'll enjoy an ever-changing waterfront setting where neighbors gather for concerts, art shows, festivals, and seasonal celebrations. The park offers a rare blend of open green space and vibrant community life, all while preserving the historic charm that has made Old New Castle one of Delaware's most beloved destinations. Historic landmarks, the Read House and Gardens, Jessop's Tavern, and the shops and restaurants of downtown are all just a short stroll away.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Unfinished, Sump Pump, Workshop, Walkout Stairs, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Outside Entrance, Full
Cooling: Central A/C
Fireplaces: 1
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating: Baseboard - Electric,90% Forced Air
Home Style: Colonial
Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $5,291
Year Built: 1800
Feature Descriptions
Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Days on Site: 76
Exterior: Frame, Brick
Lot Dimensions: 0.14 Acre(S)
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 2325
SQFT Total Finished: 2325
Structure Type: Detached
Water: Public
Local Schools
School District: COLONIAL
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Agency Phone: 3029999999
Shown By
Agency Title: RealtyMark
Agency Phone: 888-260-0040
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$ 2,452.19 per month $1,778.23 Principal & Interest $440.92 Property Tax $233.04 Homeowner's InsuranceChange Payment Information
1 The Strand | MLS# DENC2107788
This single family home located at 1 The Strand, New Castle, DE 19720 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $799,000. This property was built in 1800 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 partial baths with 2325 sq. ft. The Strand is located in the OLD NEW CASTLE subdivision within the COLONIAL school district. Search OLD NEW CASTLE real estate on www.realtymark.net today.