Housing

New Castle County offers a neighborhood to match most any sensibility, and can accommodate a wide range of budgets. Of the 7,300 homes sold in 2003, more than 4,700 were between $100,000 and $250,000, according to the New Castle County Board of Realtors. Nearly 200 homes sold for more than $500,000.

Different areas have different personalities. The City of Newark is a “college town,” thanks to the University of Delaware. Main Street features businesses, homes and apartments. Colonial, 19thand 20th- century homes mingle to the west, while the northern boundary features new homes on large lots.

Homeowners who love old charm head to historic New Castle. Founded as a Dutch fort in 1651, the town is a tourist attraction and a working community. Colonial, Victorian and Georgian structures surround the original square.

The City of Wilmington offers a variety of neighborhoods, including Little Italy, historic Brandywine Village, Westover Hills —known as home to corporate executives, and Wawaset Park, whose circular setup reveals its racetrack origins. Trolley Square offers an affable mix of businesses and homes in Wilmington. Urbanites are flocking to the Residences at Rodney Square, a downtown apartment building with upscale amenities.

No matter what your interest, you will find a place to feel at home in New Castle County.

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