New Castle County, Delaware Real Estate

New Castle County is one of the three counties in Delaware, and it is found in the upper third part of the state. The county population stood at 538,479 residents according to the 2010 census. That figure represents a 7.6% increase in the last ten years. New Castle County is the largest of the three population-wise, smallest in land area and also the most affluent. The county seat is the city of Wilmington in the extreme northern part of the state. There is much history all throughout Delaware in all three counties. But the Wilmington area and New Castle County are particularly rich in colonial history. Indeed, the area known as Claymont, north of Wilmington, has historically identified inhabitants going back to almost 1600 BC. However the first European settlement in Delaware occurred at Fort Christina, in northern New Castle County, in 1638. The outgrowth of that settlement is what is now Wilmington.

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New Castle County, Delaware Real Estate

There were long-standing disputes between the Dutch and Swedes over who had the first claims. Of course there were conflicts arising from such disagreements. Nevertheless, you will find influences from both countries in the area of Wilmington and the town of New Castle located south of the city. New Castle County has a rich diversity with real estate residential properties. Of course just about any type of single family home, townhome or condo can be found. You have your choice of urban, suburban and closer to rural settings all throughout the county. Perhaps the areas of most rapid growth are found in the southern portion of New Castle County near Middletown and west of Smyrna. Give Jim Kelly a call, and he will tell you anything you need to know about what is currently available in Delaware's New Castle County.