5 William Penn Sq
New Castle, DE 19720
3 bd 1 ba 1,200 sqft Built 1974 Lot 3,485 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$210,000
Jul 22, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2022 | Sold | $210,000 | MLS #DENC2017896 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | Price changed | $210,000 | MLS #DENC2017896 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | Price changed | $199,900 | MLS #DENC2017896 |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Price changed | $214,900 | MLS #DENC2017896 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Price changed | $215,000 | MLS #DENC2017896 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Listed | $190,000 | MLS #DENC2017896 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Sold | $187,500 | MLS #DENC2010572 |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Listed | $189,900 | MLS #DENC2010572 |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Sold | $103,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Price changed | $100,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Jun 14, 2020 | Price changed | $90,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Nov 17, 2019 | Price changed | $75,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Price changed | $90,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Relisted | $95,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Listed | $95,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Sold | $95,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | Price changed | $95,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Nov 18, 2018 | Price changed | $118,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Price changed | $75,000 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Listed | $101,500 | MLS #1005771004 |
| Jan 1, 1981 | Sold | $33,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $201,000 | $53,300 | $254,300 | $1,076 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $973 |
| 2022 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $1,011 |
| 2021 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $496 |
| 2020 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $504 |
| 2019 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $505 |
| 2018 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $496 |
| 2017 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $458 |
| 2016 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $400 |
| 2015 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $399 |
| 2014 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $811 |
| 2013 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $790 |
| 2012 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $649 |
| 2011 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $668 |
| 2010 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $1,125 |
| 2009 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $1,129 |
| 2008 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $670 |
| 2007 | $32,000 | $5,500 | $37,500 | $658 |
Property facts
Year built
1974
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,200 sqft
Lot size
3,485 sqft
ZIP code
19720
City
New Castle
Street
William Penn Sq
Coordinates
39.68116, -75.55838
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,800
Gross rental yield
10.29%
Implied cap rate
6.69%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5 William Penn Sq last sell?
5 William Penn Sq most recently sold on Jul 22, 2022 for $210,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5 William Penn Sq?
The most recent total assessment for 5 William Penn Sq (year 2024) is $254,300 with $1,076 in property tax.
How does 5 William Penn Sq's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 21.1% above the last sale price of $210,000.
When was 5 William Penn Sq built?
5 William Penn Sq was built in 1974.
How does 5 William Penn Sq compare to others on William Penn Sq?
We track 3 other properties on William Penn Sq. Browse the list under "Other properties on William Penn Sq" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5 William Penn Sq?
5 William Penn Sq is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,200 sqft, 3,485 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 5 William Penn Sq a flip candidate?
Yes — 5 William Penn Sq appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 5 William Penn Sq a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 5 William Penn Sq appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.2%
Implied 1-yr
-5.0%
2026 Q3
$273.6K
2026 Q4
$269.9K
ZIP 19720 — Median Price History + Forecast
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