149 E 2nd St, Historic New Castle, DE 19720
What This Townhouse Offers
This historic end unit home on a high elevation on Historic New Castle's East Second Street with the most incredible sweeping view of the Delaware River,... offering a rare opportunity in a rental to overlook Historic Fort Casimir Park and the Delaware River, providing views from the Delaware Memorial Bridge to views west of the property and while in the garden space. Its front porch leads to a very spacious living room and its formal dining room has been remodeled with an extra wide doorway between the dining room and the kitchen. The newly renovated bright and well-appointed kitchen ( ample cabinetry and workspace, granite countertops ) lead to a newly installed pantry and great room with new french doors lead out to the garden and river view.
A powder room is conveniently located between in the great room. The second level has two of the three bedrooms and 2 large modern full bathrooms. The rear bedroom has bay windows to feature the river view. Imagine sunrise from this bedroom retreat! There is a fully finished third-floor walk-up attic offering an additional bedroom and closet storage space that could easily serve as an office or the additional bedroom. The spacious useable basement hosts the new mechanical systems. A large shared alley from the front sidewalk accesses rear french doors. High ceilings, wood floors and a fully finished attic add to the amenities of this lovely home. Second Street is wide enough for traffic in each direction and parking on each side, nice features in this quite neighborhood in the Historic District. Enjoy Second Street's pleasant streetscapes and a short stroll to the shops, eateries, galleries, museums and Battery Park from 149 E Second Street. Historic New Castle offers a lifestyle, with year-round events and activities. New Castle's Battery Park features a new basketball court, a new children's playlot and a wonderful riverfront walkway. Nearby are new pickleball courts and a new Pier that welcomes Tall Ships for popular tours and cruises. Community events include A Day in Old New Castle, Separation Day, summertime evening concerts, a Saturday Market on The Green, an old-fashioned Easter Parade, a Halloween Parade and The Spirit of Christmas. Fifteen minutes to an Amtrak station, half an hour from an international airport, this charming riverfront town seems a world away! Passing ships, parades, concerts, home and garden tours, art loop nights, year-round community events and so much more.
Unit
- $2,900
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1875 sq. ft.
- Available Jul 1
Townhome Features
- Attic
- Basement
- Bay Window
- Dining Room
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen
- Office
- Pantry
- Porch
Community Features
- Basketball Court
- Pickleball Court
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Waterfront
149 E 2nd St is a townhome for rent in Historic New Castle, DE
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Historic New Castle, DE 19720
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit20 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active77 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Peter Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Penn (William) High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Leach (John G.) School
Grades PK-12
Public
Harvest Christian Academy - Wilmington
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Wilmington University
Drive: 6 min (2.7 mi)
Goldey-Beacom College
Drive: 19 min (10.8 mi)
University of Delaware
Drive: 20 min (12.9 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 149 E 2nd St proximity to River Plaza Shopping Center and Basin Shoppes. River Plaza Shopping Center is 0.7 miles away, and Basin Shoppes is within a 37 minute walk.
Airports
Living in New Castle Historic District provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 38 minutes from 149 E 2nd St.




