4500 Washington Boulevard
4500 Washington Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19802
$695,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,725 Sq. Ft.
$255 / Sq. Ft.
2,725
Sq. Ft.
$255
per Sq. Ft.
Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract
Description
Hallmark of history in classic city home on Washington Blvd.! Welcome to a one-of-a-kind home rooted
in history and chock full of yesteryear charm. Built in 1838 by George W. Talley II (builder’s initials and
date appear on plaque on home’s north wall) as a wedding gift to his son George W. Talley III, this 186-
year-old home is a colonial enthusiast’s dream with exceptional character, authentic period elements,
good, solid “bones” and desirable city location. This stately all-stone/traditional black...Hallmark of history in classic city home on Washington Blvd.! Welcome to a one-of-a-kind home rooted
in history and chock full of yesteryear charm. Built in 1838 by George W. Talley II (builder’s initials and
date appear on plaque on home’s north wall) as a wedding gift to his son George W. Talley III, this 186-
year-old home is a colonial enthusiast’s dream with exceptional character, authentic period elements,
good, solid “bones” and desirable city location. This stately all-stone/traditional black shutters 4-5BRs/3.5
baths home is nestled on prime .97 acre of property (w/adj lot), in sought-after Brandywine Hills, N. Wilm. It is magnificently perched on Washington Blvd. and borders Dryden, Walton and Rockwood Rds., effectively enveloping home in picturesque and private setting that is both tree-lined and tranquil and evokes breathtaking curb appeal. Over time, home changed ownership and was lovingly repainted, replastered, updated and more. At one point home was owned by Charles Gooding, a builder, and the man responsible for development of Brandywine Hills and modernization of this home, even extending home by a wing to include new kitchen and 2-car garage that was later converted to an office/flex space. The home’s latest owners purchased home in 1970s and have owned the residence for the past 50 years. They have kept its ageless appeal along with updates of gas water heater (2021), HVAC (2020) and updated breakers and hope to find a new steward to take home to the next level. Step inside where home’s beloved characteristics of bygone era were carefully preserved. Appreciate original oak hardwood floors, deep 18” inset windows, extra wide baseboards, classic Williamsburg blue trim and more. Sweeping formal LR features sequence of windows that grace front/back walls and gorgeous, wood-burning stone FP anchors room, while coffered ceiling creates vertical dimension and showcases incredible craftsmanship. Amazing backdrop for conversation and cocktails! From LR step out to sunken flagstone-floored screened-in porch that offers premier seating to spectacular plantings, flourishing flowers, and nature at play, while door grants access to open-air terrace tucked along back of home. This indoor/outdoor blend of space offers a never-to-expire invitation to enjoy! Classic DR has rich exposed beams, 2 nd stone FP and handsome build-ins. Adjoining kitchen is beyond with exposed stone wall, Heritage cherry cabinets, garden window, white tile/floral accented countertops, and endless possibilities! Off kitchen is convenient, quaint mud room with floor-to-ceiling paned windows, backyard access and just-right space. Gardner’s delight, perfect for benches, potted plants and hanging hooks! Ideal flex space, adjacent to kitchen, features full bath and W & D tucked behind dual doors. This sunlit, open space can be office, guest suite, or rec room. Walk-out, partially finished LL features home’s 3 rd FP and holds immense promise. The 2 nd and 3 rd levels are home to 4 secondary, spacious, sunlit BRs with sizable square footage and ample natural light, along with hall bath. Sequestered at end of hall, primary BR is sprawling with walk-in closet and accessory closet with period glass knobs and large, private retro bath of lavender/black tile. Nestled in blissfully beautiful and blooming side yard is rustic, historic barn which is part of a 200-year-old milk bank barn from Lancaster, PA that was taken down and put up at 4500 Washington Blvd. by the Amish, then an outer layer, the skin, was built onto it. Appreciate there were no nails used in construction of this pole barn bones and builders used only woodworking techniques such as dovetail joints, and mortise and tenon joinery. Time-stamped treasure! This masterfully built home at 4500 Washington Blvd. exudes timeless beauty, enduring grace, and everlasting allure. It's a unique opportunity to bring your vision, imagination, implement your improvements to a piece of history.
in history and chock full of yesteryear charm. Built in 1838 by George W. Talley II (builder’s initials and
date appear on plaque on home’s north wall) as a wedding gift to his son George W. Talley III, this 186-
year-old home is a colonial enthusiast’s dream with exceptional character, authentic period elements,
good, solid “bones” and desirable city location. This stately all-stone/traditional black...Hallmark of history in classic city home on Washington Blvd.! Welcome to a one-of-a-kind home rooted
in history and chock full of yesteryear charm. Built in 1838 by George W. Talley II (builder’s initials and
date appear on plaque on home’s north wall) as a wedding gift to his son George W. Talley III, this 186-
year-old home is a colonial enthusiast’s dream with exceptional character, authentic period elements,
good, solid “bones” and desirable city location. This stately all-stone/traditional black shutters 4-5BRs/3.5
baths home is nestled on prime .97 acre of property (w/adj lot), in sought-after Brandywine Hills, N. Wilm. It is magnificently perched on Washington Blvd. and borders Dryden, Walton and Rockwood Rds., effectively enveloping home in picturesque and private setting that is both tree-lined and tranquil and evokes breathtaking curb appeal. Over time, home changed ownership and was lovingly repainted, replastered, updated and more. At one point home was owned by Charles Gooding, a builder, and the man responsible for development of Brandywine Hills and modernization of this home, even extending home by a wing to include new kitchen and 2-car garage that was later converted to an office/flex space. The home’s latest owners purchased home in 1970s and have owned the residence for the past 50 years. They have kept its ageless appeal along with updates of gas water heater (2021), HVAC (2020) and updated breakers and hope to find a new steward to take home to the next level. Step inside where home’s beloved characteristics of bygone era were carefully preserved. Appreciate original oak hardwood floors, deep 18” inset windows, extra wide baseboards, classic Williamsburg blue trim and more. Sweeping formal LR features sequence of windows that grace front/back walls and gorgeous, wood-burning stone FP anchors room, while coffered ceiling creates vertical dimension and showcases incredible craftsmanship. Amazing backdrop for conversation and cocktails! From LR step out to sunken flagstone-floored screened-in porch that offers premier seating to spectacular plantings, flourishing flowers, and nature at play, while door grants access to open-air terrace tucked along back of home. This indoor/outdoor blend of space offers a never-to-expire invitation to enjoy! Classic DR has rich exposed beams, 2 nd stone FP and handsome build-ins. Adjoining kitchen is beyond with exposed stone wall, Heritage cherry cabinets, garden window, white tile/floral accented countertops, and endless possibilities! Off kitchen is convenient, quaint mud room with floor-to-ceiling paned windows, backyard access and just-right space. Gardner’s delight, perfect for benches, potted plants and hanging hooks! Ideal flex space, adjacent to kitchen, features full bath and W & D tucked behind dual doors. This sunlit, open space can be office, guest suite, or rec room. Walk-out, partially finished LL features home’s 3 rd FP and holds immense promise. The 2 nd and 3 rd levels are home to 4 secondary, spacious, sunlit BRs with sizable square footage and ample natural light, along with hall bath. Sequestered at end of hall, primary BR is sprawling with walk-in closet and accessory closet with period glass knobs and large, private retro bath of lavender/black tile. Nestled in blissfully beautiful and blooming side yard is rustic, historic barn which is part of a 200-year-old milk bank barn from Lancaster, PA that was taken down and put up at 4500 Washington Blvd. by the Amish, then an outer layer, the skin, was built onto it. Appreciate there were no nails used in construction of this pole barn bones and builders used only woodworking techniques such as dovetail joints, and mortise and tenon joinery. Time-stamped treasure! This masterfully built home at 4500 Washington Blvd. exudes timeless beauty, enduring grace, and everlasting allure. It's a unique opportunity to bring your vision, imagination, implement your improvements to a piece of history.
- Listed by Steven P Anzulewicz • Keller Williams Realty WilmingtonP: 3022991105 steveanzul@kw.com
Property Details for 4500 Washington Boulevard
Tax ID Number
26-009.20-078
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOAYes
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories2.5
FurnishedNo
Location
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Property Details for 4500 Washington Boulevard
| Status | Active Under Contract |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DENC2059146 |
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Taxes | $5,336 / year |
| HOA Fees | $65 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1838 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 AC / 42,253 SF |
| County | New Castle County |
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Building Information for 4500 Washington Boulevard
Stories-Year Built1838Building Size-Lot Size0.97 AC / 42,253 SF
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$4,243 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,793
Property Taxes
$445
HOA Dues
$5
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Property Information for 4500 Washington Boulevard
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
- School District Name: BRANDYWINE
- School District County ID: 300200396892
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: NEW CASTLE
- MLS Area: Wilmington (30906)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- HOA Name: BRANDYWINE HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Other
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $110,700
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $279
- Improvement Assessed Value: $82,400
- City Town Tax: $2,053
- Land Assessed Value: $28,300
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: 26R-1
- Tax Lot: 078
- School Tax: $3,003
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Other, Utility Room, Attic
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Built-Ins, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 25.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Crown Molding
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Pantry
Room 4
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, Attached Bathroom
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Length: 31.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Basement - Partially Finished, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Lighting - Ceiling
Room 11
- Room Type: Attic
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Finished, Attic - Floored
Room 12
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attic - Floored
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,725.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,725.00
- Total SQFT: 2,725.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone, Brick
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood, Other
- Basement Type: Partially Finished, Windows, Outside Entrance
- Foundation Details: Stone, Other
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 323.00 x 125.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Corner, Irregular, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Sloping, Other
- Road Surface Type: Black Top, Concrete
- Road Responsibility: City/County
- Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
- Parcel ID: 2391478
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Addl Parcels Descrp: P. 26-009.20-082. Known as 201 Dryden Road. Conveyed "as is" with 4500 Washington Blvd. No warranties expressed or implied.
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Wood Floors, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Fireplace Features: Stone
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Enclosed
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, Other
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
Property History for 4500 Washington Boulevard
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 4500 Washington Boulevard
Taxable ValueLand$28,300Additions$82,400Total$110,700
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,725 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,725 SqFtStories2Lot Size42,253 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933Zoning26R-1CountyNEW CASTLEAPN26-009.20-078Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 4500 Washington Boulevard
This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Mount Pleasant High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Program for Rigor and Innovation in Education Private6 to 8 |
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