5 Garden Lane, New Castle, DE 19720-2019 $274,900

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Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,200
Acreage: 0.17
Age:75 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: DENC2085336
Subdivision: Swanwyck Gardens
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is fresh on the market and ready for its new owner! From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel right at home with its warm, inviting layout and smart use of space. Inside, you’ll find a bright kitchen with classic white cabinetry, a dedicated dining area, and a spacious living room great for relaxing or entertaining. The main level includes two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, while the large upstairs bedroom offers plenty of flexibility—ideal as a primary bedroom suite, guest room, or home office. Downstairs, the partially finished basement is ready to fit your lifestyle—whether it’s a theatre room, game space, home gym or a quiet work-from-home office. Outside, enjoy a private deck perfect for summer barbeques or cozy nights around a firepit with friends and family. For garden enthusiasts, the backyard is a hidden gem—offering plenty of space for flower beds and veggie gardens. And the location couldn’t be better—you’re just minutes from I-95, I-495, and I-295, making commuting easy in any direction. Daily errands are a breeze too, with grocery stores, restaurants, gyms, and shopping centers all nearby. Whether you need a quick trip to the store, a morning workout, or a weekend shopping run, it's all just around the corner. This home has everything you need—and it’s ready for you to move right in. Come see it today!

Taxes: $1,478
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Colonial

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Partially Finished Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Brick Exterior

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Public Elementary (29 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 0.51 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 0.63 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 0.69 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 0.88 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 1.12 mi
Charter School of New Castle Charter School of New Castle K–8 New Castle 1.57 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 2.05 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 2.05 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.41 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.75 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.14 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 3.43 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.45 mi
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.63 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 3.69 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 3.75 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.84 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.84 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.86 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.07 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.17 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 4.19 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.55 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 4.56 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.61 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.68 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 4.76 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.77 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.83 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 0.5 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 0.69 mi
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 1.56 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.14 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.45 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.07 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.71 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.83 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 4.96 mi

Public High (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 0.69 mi
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 2 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 2.15 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.71 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.14 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.45 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.82 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 3.84 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.9 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 4 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 4.07 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 4.26 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.27 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.83 mi

Private (22 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Harvest Christain Academy Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 New Castle 2.06 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 2.12 mi
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 2.13 mi
Delaware Valley Classical School Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 New Castle 2.14 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.07 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.4 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.45 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 3.45 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.46 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.59 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.7 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 3.79 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 3.84 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.96 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 4.05 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.07 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 4.29 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 4.4 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.72 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.8 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 4.8 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.93 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.

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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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5 Garden Lane, New Castle, DE 19720-2019

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