Last Sold Price
5 beds4,000 sqft$83/sqft
1 Lighthouse Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809

Description

Privacy, privacy, privacy! Nestled at the bottom of a no outlet street and surrounded by mature landscaping on a nearly .5 acre lot, this lovely 5 BR, 3.1 BA home with 2 car detached garage will provide you with the utmost in serenity and tranquility. At the same time, it's also extra convenient for commuters with close proximity to I-95, shopping, schools, public transportation and the city of Wilmington. Enter from a large front porch/deck into a gorgeous formal two-story, tiled foyer with grand...Privacy, privacy, privacy! Nestled at the bottom of a no outlet street and surrounded by mature landscaping on a nearly .5 acre lot, this lovely 5 BR, 3.1 BA home with 2 car detached garage will provide you with the utmost in serenity and tranquility. At the same time, it's also extra convenient for commuters with close proximity to I-95, shopping, schools, public transportation and the city of Wilmington. Enter from a large front porch/deck into a gorgeous formal two-story, tiled foyer with grand staircase. Gracious LR flows elegantly into FR with marble surrounded fireplace and built-in entertainment center. Formal LR with stately base and crown mouldings will make every meal served there a beautiful event. Eat-in kitchen boasts center island, built in work area, lots of storage, wooded views and deck access. Natural light abounds on entire first floor and in full finished basement from french doors running the length of back of house to the first floor deck as well as in the walk-out basement featuring an office or 5th bedroom and full bath w/ steam shower. Take a trip to the second floor for the four other bedrooms including the the master with his/her closets and full bath with jacuzzi, double vanities, tiled floor and french doors. Both 2nd and 3rd bedroom have lots of closet space and open to private, second floor deck. A great place to enjoy morning coffee or a sunset! A spacious fourth bedroom with views of the DE River and full bath complete this floor. Schedule your appointment to see this home today. It won't be around for long!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/20/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Stephen R Paul • Century 21 Premier Homes
    P: (302) 449-3222 stephen@spaulhomes.com

Property Details for 1 Lighthouse Road

Status
MLS #
1002750030
Days on Market
84
Taxes
$3,890 / year
HOA Fees
$40 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1990
Lot Size
0.46 AC / 20,038 SF
Tax ID Number
06-146.00-618
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
EDGEWOOD HILLS
Subdivision
EDGEWOOD HILLS (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
HAINES AVE
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
10
Above Grade Finished SQFT
3,125.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT
875.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$589,900

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Wilmington, DE

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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Realty Wilmington

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Building Information for 1 Lighthouse Road

Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,038 SF

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Property Information for 1 Lighthouse Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • Elementary School: HARLAN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • High School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Brandywine (30901)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $127,100
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $109,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $17,700
  • Zoning: NC10
  • Tax Lot: 618
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $1,000
  • Concession Remarks: Settlement Help
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,000.00
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: High
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick, Marble
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 48X238
  • Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Property History for 1 Lighthouse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 20, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #569433202

$330,000

+0.4% / yr

Apr 20, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002750030

$330,000
Mar 4, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002750030

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/20/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #569433202

$330,000

+0.4% / yr

04/20/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002750030

$330,000
03/04/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002750030

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Lighthouse Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,645 ($387 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,125 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,125 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990ZoningNC10CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-146.00-618Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1 Lighthouse Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
PublicK to 12

duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mount Pleasant High School
Public9 to 12

Brandywine SITE
Public10 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1 Lighthouse Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
$330,000
5
4,000
20,038
$143,000
3
0
$499,999
4
2,350
6,534
$194,500
3
19,166
$126,000
3
10,019
$198,000
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24,394

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