New Castle Historic District

New Castle, DE

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New Castle Historic District - New Castle, DE

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Centuries of history come alive in this colorful neighborhood

Historic River Scenic Parks Walkable Airport

The New Castle Historic District is a riverfront neighborhood of timeless beauty and charm, its streets lined with buildings and houses dating back as far as the 17th century. From the vintage brick row houses to the stunning colonial estates, from the magnificent Read House to the cozy Jessop’s Tavern, this is the perfect community for anyone who wants to step back in time whenever they walk out the front door.

A lush canopy of trees shades the sidewalks, creating a wonderful environment for walking, and Bull Hill and New Castle Battery Park provide excellent venues for relaxing in the fresh air and taking in views of the Delaware River. To the northwest, you’ll have easy access to more modern cluster of shops and restaurants (including local favorite, A Pizza History), and the endless amenities of Wilmington are just a short hop up the road.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in New Castle Historic District is $818 for one bedroom, and $1,790 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Castle Historic District has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

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  • $818/month

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  • 2 BR

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  • $1,790/month

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Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wilmington & Western Railroad
  • Brandywine Zoo
  • Fort Delaware State Park
  • Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
  • Fort Mott State Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.