1 Battery Park

New Castle, DE 19720

$679,000
Price
5
Beds
2,375 Sq. Ft.
$286 / Sq. Ft.
2,375
Sq. Ft.
$286
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the heart of Historic New Castle, Delaware, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers 2,375 sq ft of living space on a .3-acre lot, blending classic charm with the potential for modern updates. With stunning waterfront views of Battery Park and the Delaware River, this property provides the perfect combination of space, character, and location. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a spacious living room to the right and a dining room to the left—both filled with natural light and ready for...Located in the heart of Historic New Castle, Delaware, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers 2,375 sq ft of living space on a .3-acre lot, blending classic charm with the potential for modern updates. With stunning waterfront views of Battery Park and the Delaware River, this property provides the perfect combination of space, character, and location. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a spacious living room to the right and a dining room to the left—both filled with natural light and ready for your personal touches. The kitchen is generously sized, featuring wood cabinets and plenty of space for culinary creations. A few updates will transform it into your dream kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with an ensuite bath for added convenience. The second full bathroom on this floor serves the other two bedrooms. Head up to the third floor to discover a bright fourth bedroom, ideal for a guest room or home office. An exciting feature of this home is the separate in-law suite with its own private entrance. This space includes a bedroom, one and a half bathrooms, living room and a kitchen—perfect for extended family, guests, or even an Airbnb rental. Enjoy easy access to the backyard deck, which overlooks the expansive, fully fenced yard—one of the largest in the area. The location of this home is truly unbeatable. With panoramic waterfront views and just steps away from Battery Park, you’ll love the tranquility and natural beauty surrounding you. Plus, you're just around the corner from the vibrant shops and restaurants of Delaware Street, offering everything you need at your doorstep. While this home is full of historic charm, it does require some updating, giving you the opportunity to create a personalized space in one of the most sought-after areas. Don’t miss the chance to make this special property your own—schedule a tour today!

Property Details for 1 Battery Park

Tax ID Number
21-015.30-200
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/30/2025 08:02 PM

Property Details for 1 Battery Park

StatusActive
MLS #DENC2079322
Days on Market74
Taxes$3,724 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Location

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Building Information for 1 Battery Park

Stories2Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,868 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,558

Property Taxes

$310

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1 Battery Park

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $756,300
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $333
  • City Town Tax: $1,098
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: 21HR
  • Tax Lot: 200
  • School Tax: $2,293
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,375.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,375.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,375.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 180.00 x 175.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 2380031
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Shared Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 1 Battery Park

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DENC2079322

$679,000
Apr 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2079322

$695,000
Feb 19, 2025

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC2066552

Oct 31, 2024

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC2060336

Sep 24, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DENC2066552

$699,000
Aug 31, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DENC2066552

$739,900
Aug 13, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2064752

Aug 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2066552

$769,000
Jul 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2064752

$769,000
Jul 6, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2060336

Apr 27, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1533163732

$747,257
Apr 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2060336

$829,900
Sep 27, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2030260

Sep 22, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #DENC2030260

$999,900
Sep 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2030260

$1,199,850
Feb 10, 2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008584970

$799,000
Aug 25, 2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC341028

$799,000
Aug 25, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008584970

$799,000
Sep 5, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC341028

$1,200,000
Jan 8, 2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC362090

$1,300,000
Jan 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC362090

$1,500,000
Dec 30, 2006

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC338844

$1,500,000
Mar 30, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC338844

$1,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DENC2079322

$679,000
04/15/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2079322

$695,000
02/19/2025

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC2066552

10/31/2024

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC2060336

09/24/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DENC2066552

$699,000
08/31/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DENC2066552

$739,900
08/13/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2064752

08/13/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2066552

$769,000
07/13/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2064752

$769,000
07/06/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2060336

04/27/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1533163732

$747,257
04/27/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2060336

$829,900
09/27/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2030260

09/22/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #DENC2030260

$999,900
09/12/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2030260

$1,199,850
02/10/2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008584970

$799,000
08/25/2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC341028

$799,000
08/25/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008584970

$799,000
09/05/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC341028

$1,200,000
01/08/2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC362090

$1,300,000
01/08/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC362090

$1,500,000
12/30/2006

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC338844

$1,500,000
03/30/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC338844

$1,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Battery Park

Taxable ValueLand$33,500Additions$58,000Total$91,500
Tax Record2024$2,626 ($219 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,375 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,375 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Zoning21HRCountyNEW CASTLEAPN21-015.30-200

Schools near 1 Battery Park

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Penn (William) High School
Public9 to 12

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1 Battery Park is a single family home for sale in New Castle, DE 19720. This property was listed for sale on April 15, 2025 by Crown Homes Real Estate, it's currently listed at $679,000. It has been on the market for a total of 74 days and was last sold on April 27, 2024. This listing's school district is Colonial School District. Nearby schools include Downie (Carrie) Elementary School, McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School and Penn (William) High School. 1 Battery Park is a 5-bed, 3.5-bath, 2,375 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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