8 Lanford Road, New Castle, DE 19720 $275,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,375
Acreage: 0.11
Age:44 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: DENC2079164
Mobile#: 2908
Subdivision: Wilton
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Welcome to 8 Lanford Road with beautiful yards and appeal. Step into this gorgeous, spacious, three-bedroom, one and one-half bathrooms, two-story, contemporary twin home with French doors leading out to a large, privacy-fenced in back yard with a shed. There is a 1st floor family room, pull-down stairs to the attic for storage. Flooring in the kitchen and dining area is new LPV flooring; the upstairs bathroom is updated; new HVAC systems were installed in 2022; a new roof was installed in 2017; and owner removed the chimney and added more shingles to the roof and installed a gutter guard system in 2023. This home has been tenderly cared for by owner. Don’t let this lovely home pass you by.

Family Room: Main
Kitchen: 20 X 11 - Main
Living Room: 20 X 30 - Main
Primary Bed: 14 X 11 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 13 X 10 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 12 X 10 - Upper 1
Taxes: $712
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Colonial
Mid. School: Gunning Bedford High School: William Penn

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Heat Pump(s), Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, HRV/ERV, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Hot Water - Tankless, Private Water, Public Water, Public Sewer, 150 Amps, 220 Volts, 440 Volts, Main Floor Laundry, Electric Available, Phone Available

Garage/Parking
Driveway, Paved Parking

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Walk-in Closet(s), Carpet Flooring, Laminated Flooring, Cathedral Ceilings, French Doors

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Shingle Roof, Aluminum Siding, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Gutter System

Lot
Wood Fence

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Public Elementary (25 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 0.69 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 1.8 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 2.39 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 2.94 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.95 mi
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.96 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 3.1 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.24 mi
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.68 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.72 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 3.89 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.17 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.24 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 4.26 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 4.27 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.28 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.31 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 4.32 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.35 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.35 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.41 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.42 mi
Oberle (William) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Bear 4.55 mi
Charter School of New Castle Charter School of New Castle K–8 New Castle 4.77 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.96 mi

Public Middle (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 2.72 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.17 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.24 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.31 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.35 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.35 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.41 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.64 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.71 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.78 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 2.55 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 3.48 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.17 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.24 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.31 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.35 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.41 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.67 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.7 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 4.99 mi

Private (12 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Fairwinds Christian School Baptist Preschool–12 Bear 1.27 mi
Delaware Valley Classical School Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 New Castle 2.71 mi
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 2.71 mi
Harvest Christain Academy Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 New Castle 3.03 mi
Learning Express Academy Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 3.08 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 3.23 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 3.57 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 3.69 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.46 mi
Tarbiyah School Islamic Preschool–9 Newark 4.64 mi
Red Lion Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Bear 4.73 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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8 Lanford Road, New Castle, DE 19720

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