145 Jay Drive, New Castle, DE 19720-1757 $269,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,125
Acreage: 0.13
Age:73 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: DENC2079162
Subdivision: Chelsea Estates
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Priced $50,000 Below Market Value! Welcome to 145 Jay Dr — a rare, one-family-owned gem nestled in a quiet, tucked-away corner of New Castle. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath rancher has been lovingly maintained , making it a perfect opportunity for savvy buyers or investors looking for instant equity. Step inside and feel the warmth—literally—with radiant heat flooring that keeps the entire home cozy and energy-efficient all year long. The accessible bathroom adds a layer of convenience for all stages of life. Stay cool in the summer with a recently installed high-efficiency Lennox central air system, and enjoy peace of mind with most windows already replaced for enhanced comfort and energy savings. The oversized detached 2-car garage is a dream for car lovers, hobbyists, or extra storage. Out back, you'll find a partially enclosed, private rear yard, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or letting pets play freely. There's even a shed for bonus storage. Located just a 5-minute stroll to the iconic Dairy Palace, community park, public transportation, and close to the local airport — this location checks every box for convenience and lifestyle. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own a piece of New Castle history with huge value potential. Homes like this—especially at this price—don’t last.

Taxes: $578
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Colonial
High School: William Penn

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Propane - Leased, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Private Sewer, 150 Amps, Main Floor Laundry, Electric Available, Utilities - Phone, Propane

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Accessibility - Grab Bars Mod, Accessibility - Other Bath Mod

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Asbestos Shingle Roof, Aluminum Siding, Outbuilding(s), Awning(s)

Lot
Vinyl Fence

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Public Elementary (30 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 0.69 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 1.38 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 1.63 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 1.66 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 1.72 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.01 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 2.01 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.13 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 2.18 mi
Charter School of New Castle Charter School of New Castle K–8 New Castle 2.54 mi
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 2.6 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.18 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.56 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 3.63 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 3.65 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.91 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.95 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.1 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.26 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 4.28 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.29 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 4.41 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.44 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.57 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.63 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 4.74 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.79 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.88 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 4.9 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.93 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 1.1 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 1.65 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 1.72 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.18 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.62 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.1 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 4.38 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.57 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.63 mi

Public High (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 1.67 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 1.72 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 2.01 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.17 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.07 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.18 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.1 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 4.21 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.21 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 4.55 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.57 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.63 mi

Private (23 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 1.95 mi
Delaware Valley Classical School Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 New Castle 1.97 mi
Harvest Christain Academy Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 New Castle 2.07 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 2.42 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.24 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.32 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.62 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.96 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.07 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 4.09 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 4.21 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.23 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.28 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.32 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 4.34 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 4.43 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Fairwinds Christian School Baptist Preschool–12 Bear 4.51 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.71 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 4.82 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 4.94 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 4.98 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.99 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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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana , (302) 368-1621

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145 Jay Drive, New Castle, DE 19720-1757

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