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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,100 sqft

$439,000

140 SWEETBAY LANE, NEW CASTLE DE, 19720

Price per sqft$209.05
Built in1996
Property size2,100 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

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Listed Aug 25, 2026

Updated 8 days ago

Welcome to a home that offers space, flexibility, and a location that keeps everyday conveniences within easy reach. Location makes a difference, and 140 Sweetbay Ln puts you in the established Rutledge community of New Castle, with convenient access to shopping, dining, everyday necessities, and major roadways throughout New Castle County. From the moment you enter, the home feels spacious and welcoming. Step through the front door into the foyer and a generously sized living room with plenty of room for comfortable seating, entertaining, or creating a space that fits your lifestyle. Continue through the main level and you’ll find a conveniently located powder room before entering one of the home's standout spaces, the family room with a cathedral ceiling. Large windows bring in abundant natural light, giving this room a bright, open feel throughout the day. The family room flows naturally into the upgraded kitchen, creating an easy connection between cooking, dining, and gathering. Beautiful cabinetry provides plenty of storage, while the LVP flooring throughout these areas gives the space a clean, updated finish. From the kitchen, sliding glass doors lead directly to the back deck and spacious backyard. Whether you envision summer cookouts, outdoor dining, gardening, entertaining friends, or simply enjoying your own outdoor space, this backyard gives you room to make it your own. Upstairs, the home offers four bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing plenty of private living space away from the main gathering areas. And then there is the finished basement, one of the features that truly sets this property apart. The lower level expands the possibilities with additional finished living space, a bedroom, full bathroom, and a second full kitchen. Having two kitchens creates tremendous flexibility for a household that needs additional space. It could work beautifully for extended family, a young adult who wants more independence while remaining at home, guests staying for longer periods, or simply anyone looking for a separate lower-level living area. Few homes offer this kind of versatility. The property also features an oversized two car garage, giving you additional room for vehicles, storage, tools, hobbies, or equipment. And before you even step inside, there is one feature that gives this home its own personality—the beautiful pear tree in the front yard. Season after season, it continues to grow and produce, adding a special touch to the property and making the front yard memorable. With its four upper-level bedrooms, additional finished basement living space, two full kitchens, multiple bathrooms, cathedral-ceiling family room, upgraded kitchen, deck, spacious backyard, and two car garage, 140 Sweetbay Ln offers a combination of space and flexibility that deserves to be experienced in person. If you’re searching for a home for sale in New Castle, Delaware with flexible living space, a finished basement, second kitchen, generous backyard, and convenient New Castle County location, put this one on your list. Book your private tour of 140 Sweetbay Ln today.

$2,921/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $439,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
DENC2109476

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.18 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$2,837
Tax Frequency
Annually
Association Fee Frequency
Yearly
Garage
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No
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Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
Listing Contact: 3023598337 

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