304 W Van Buren Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720-2571 $299,900

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 925
Acreage: 0.16
Age:76 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: DENC2094410
Subdivision: Wilm Manor
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

This charming Cape offers an inviting blend of comfort, character and modern updates. An enclosed entry vestibule welcomes you inside, leading to two cozy bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor along with a warm and welcoming living room and dining room. The expanded and updated kitchen features fresh finishes and flows seamlessly into a bright den with sliders that open to the fenced backyard, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, a large bedroom spans the second level, providing a private retreat with plenty of room to spread out. Additional highlights include new flooring, fresh interior paint, an unfinished basement with a new French drain and a new water heater. Conveniently located with easy access to major roads and shopping, this home blends charm and practicality. Please see agent remarks for additional information.

Primary Bed: 28 X 12 - Upper 1

Taxes: $1,472
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Colonial
High School: William Penn

Features

Utilities
90% Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Sidewalks

Lot
Level Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

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Public Elementary (27 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 0.47 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 1.22 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 1.56 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 1.57 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 1.62 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 1.79 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 1.96 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.22 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.34 mi
Charter School of New Castle Charter School of New Castle K–8 New Castle 2.41 mi
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 2.51 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.39 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.78 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 3.79 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 3.83 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.13 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.15 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.25 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.26 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.43 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 4.55 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.59 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.73 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.81 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.85 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 4.9 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 0.88 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 1.62 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 1.66 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.39 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.77 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.25 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 4.6 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.73 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.85 mi

Public High (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 1.45 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 1.62 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 2.22 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.39 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.27 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.39 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.25 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 4.42 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.43 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 4.59 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.61 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 4.71 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.73 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.85 mi

Private (20 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 1.73 mi
Delaware Valley Classical School Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 New Castle 1.75 mi
Harvest Christain Academy Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 New Castle 1.85 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 2.21 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.44 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.54 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.81 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.12 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.22 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 4.24 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 4.37 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.38 mi
Fairwinds Christian School Baptist Preschool–12 Bear 4.4 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 4.5 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.52 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 4.59 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 4.61 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.89 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 4.94 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

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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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304 W Van Buren Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720-2571

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