12 Polk Road

Closed 11/17/25

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Last Sold Price

$170,000

3 beds1 bath1,200 sqft$142/sqft

12 Polk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809

TownhouseProperty Type

1,742 sq ftLot Size

1940Year Built

$142/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to your new home! This beautifully updated three-bedroom, one-bath townhome is move-in ready and waiting for you. Enjoy the convenience of off-street parking for two cars and step inside to find a bright, inviting space featuring fresh paint, new doors, and vinyl plank flooring throughout. The updated kitchen and bathroom offer a modern touch, while the included washer, dryer, and refrigerator make settling in a breeze. All bedrooms are generously sized, providing comfort and privacy for...Welcome to your new home! This beautifully updated three-bedroom, one-bath townhome is move-in ready and waiting for you. Enjoy the convenience of off-street parking for two cars and step inside to find a bright, inviting space featuring fresh paint, new doors, and vinyl plank flooring throughout. The updated kitchen and bathroom offer a modern touch, while the included washer, dryer, and refrigerator make settling in a breeze. All bedrooms are generously sized, providing comfort and privacy for the whole family. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. This home is ready for immediate occupancy, so don’t miss your chance to make it your home!

Listed by: Melinda A Proctor 302.420.9526 mapline@comcast.net • RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

Listing closed: 11/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2088406

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Property Information for 12 Polk Road

Property Details

Taxes: $928 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 06-150.00-108
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 08-31-2025
Subdivision: EDGEMOOR GARDENS
Subdivision: EDGEMOOR GARDENS (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: RYSING
Legal Subdivision: EDGEMOOR GARDENS
Central Air: No
Basement: No
Room Count: 6
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,200.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1940
Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: BRANDYWINE

School District County ID: 300200396892
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
High School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: Brandywine (30901)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $25,800

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $208
Improvement Assessed Value: $21,900
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $3,900
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NCTH
Tax Lot: 108
School Tax: $720
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Stories: Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 12 X 10

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 9

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 8

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 7.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 14 X 7
Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking

Room 5

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 10 X 9

Room 6

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 17.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 17 X 11

Room 7

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2025
Total Finished SQFT: 1,200.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,200.00
Total SQFT: 1,200.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/1578/2918/804215782918_512_384_WM_Z4E7VpUjT5JXz-aI.jpg
Flooring Type: Partially Carpeted, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 22.70 x 85.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 2248961

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Accessibility Features: None

Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Wall Unit

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Other
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 12 Polk Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 17, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2088406	$170,000	—
Oct 21, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2088406		—
Aug 31, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2088406	$179,900	—
Mar 21, 2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008949226	$87,000	—
Dec 10, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008949226	$87,000	—
Jun 30, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752938583	$48,000	—
Jun 30, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252938583	$48,000	+455.2% / yr
Feb 11, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252918073	$25,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/17/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2088406	$170,000
10/21/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2088406	—
08/31/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2088406	$179,900
03/21/2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008949226	$87,000
12/10/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008949226	$87,000
06/30/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752938583	$48,000
06/30/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252938583	$48,000 +455.2% / yr
02/11/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252918073	$25,000

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

Public Records for 12 Polk Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$1,420 ($118 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningNCTHCountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-150.00-108

Schools near 12 Polk Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 12	1.0 mi
5/10	duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.7 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	3.7 mi
NR	St. Helena School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Mount Pleasant Elementary School PublicK to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
5/10	duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.7 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE Public10 to 12 Nearby school	3.7 mi
NR	St. Helena School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Polk Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$170,000	3	1	1,200	1,742
10 Polk Road, Unit EGMRG, Wilmington, DE 19809	$55,500	3	1	–	1,742
14 Polk Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$89,000	3	1	1,200	1,742
10 Polk Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$10	3	1	1,200	1,742
8 Polk Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	3	1	1,210	1,742
16 Polk Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	3	1	1,200	1,742
6 Polk Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	3	1	1,200	1,742
18 Polk Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$110,000	3	1	1,225	2,178
12 South Rodney Drive, Wilmington, DE 19809	$90,000	3	1	1,200	1,742
10 South Rodney Drive, Wilmington, DE 19809	$139,000	3	1	1,200	1,742
14 South Rodney Drive, Wilmington, DE 19809	$54,900	3	1	1,200	1,742
4 Polk Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$59,000	3	1	1,200	1,742
8 South Rodney Drive, Wilmington, DE 19809	$93,000	3	1	1,200	1,742
16 South Rodney Drive, Wilmington, DE 19809	$15,199	3	1	1,300	1,930
6 South Rodney Drive, Wilmington, DE 19809	$50,000	3	1	1,450	1,742
18 South Rodney Drive, Wilmington, DE 19809	$51,000	3	1	1,225	2,178

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