3 Dunning Court, New Castle, DE 19720 $299,900

Beds/Baths: 3/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,875
Acreage: 0.15
Age:48 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: DENC2090172
Subdivision: Cambridge Gardens
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 3 Dunning Ct, a rarely available contemporary-style home tucked away in the inviting Cambridge Gardens community of New Castle. With 1,875 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a detached two-car garage, this property offers the perfect balance of modern style, comfort, and convenience. Step inside and you’ll immediately notice the open floor plan of the main living spaces. The home’s layout allows for easy flow between living areas, while large windows and glass doors fill the space with natural light. The dining room is a true centerpiece, featuring two-story vaulted ceilings and an exposed staircase that highlights the contemporary character of the home. The kitchen offers warm wood cabinetry, plenty of counter space, and durable tile flooring. From here, you have direct access to the glass-enclosed sunroom, a modern, light-filled retreat perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The living room includes a ceiling fan and sliding door leading to the rear deck, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor connection. A family room, conveniently located off the dining area, also provides sliding doors into the sunroom for even more entertaining flexibility. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private escape with an en-suite bath, walk-in closet, exposed beam ceilings, and tall sliders overlooking the yard. A wooden ladder provides access to a versatile loft area on the upper level, great for storage or a cozy spot for reading. Two additional bedrooms are generously sized and feature ample closet space, while the updated hall bath shines with a granite-topped vanity and stylish nickel hardware. The basement includes a dedicated laundry area and plenty of room for storage, helping keep the living spaces organized. The HVAC system was replaced in late 2023. Outdoors, the 0.15-acre lot provides a manageable yet inviting grassy yard ideal for children, pets, or simply relaxing on a sunny afternoon. Parking is never an issue with a detached two-car garage and space for two more vehicles in the driveway. Perfectly located near restaurants, shopping, and just minutes from major highways and routes, this home offers the convenience you’ve been searching for. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this unique and beautifully maintained home in Cambridge Gardens your next chapter.

Loft: Upper 1
Primary Bed: Upper 1
Primary Bath: Upper 1
Full Bath: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Family Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Sun/Florida Room: Main
Half Bath: Main
Basement: Lower 1

Taxes: $2,694
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Colonial

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Heat Pump(s), Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Lower Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Full Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Frame Exterior, Deck(s)

Lot
Partially Fenced

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Public Elementary (24 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 0.88 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 1.52 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 2.09 mi
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.66 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.7 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.25 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 3.36 mi
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.45 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.54 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 3.83 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.88 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 3.97 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.01 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.05 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.05 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.06 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 4.07 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.12 mi
Oberle (William) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Bear 4.31 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.39 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 4.61 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.64 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.7 mi
Brookside Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.85 mi

Public Middle (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 3.01 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.88 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.94 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.05 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.05 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.06 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.12 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.33 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.54 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.64 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.97 mi

Public High (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 2.85 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 3.17 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.88 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.05 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.05 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.12 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.64 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.71 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.83 mi

Private (14 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Fairwinds Christian School Baptist Preschool–12 Bear 1.08 mi
Learning Express Academy Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 2.8 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 2.98 mi
Delaware Valley Classical School Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 New Castle 3.02 mi
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 3.02 mi
Harvest Christain Academy Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 New Castle 3.34 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 3.41 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 3.88 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 4.3 mi
Tarbiyah School Islamic Preschool–9 Newark 4.33 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.37 mi
Red Lion Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Bear 4.58 mi
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 4.89 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.95 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

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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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Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty , (302) 234-1888

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3 Dunning Court, New Castle, DE 19720

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