1400 Forrest Road

Closed 2/15/17

Last Sold Price

$440,000

5 beds3 baths3,200 sqft$138/sqft

1400 Forrest Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810

Description

A classic stone colonial in Brandywine Hundred. This beautiful home has the old world charm associated with a house of his age, but there have been many updates to reflect todays features. The kitchen has been updated and enlarged with the addition of a glass enclosed breakfast room. A large family room with partial cathedral ceiling, skylights, storage cabinets, a wet bar, a first floor laundry and a bedroom with private bath on the main floor have all been added. This area of the home with its...A classic stone colonial in Brandywine Hundred. This beautiful home has the old world charm associated with a house of his age, but there have been many updates to reflect todays features. The kitchen has been updated and enlarged with the addition of a glass enclosed breakfast room. A large family room with partial cathedral ceiling, skylights, storage cabinets, a wet bar, a first floor laundry and a bedroom with private bath on the main floor have all been added. This area of the home with its separate entrance could be used as an in-law suite. The large yard is divided into two distinct areas, with an in ground pool in one area over looked from the large deck, while the other part of the yard is open and professionally landscaped. The master bedroom on the second floor has two closets, is very large and bright and the bathroom has been updated. The hall bath has also been updated and serves the other three nice sized bedrooms all of which have hardwood floors. The lower level has a rec room with a stone faced fireplace. If you are looking for a house with the charm of an older home but still having lots of modern conveniences and updates this is a house that you should look at. Floor plans are for marketing purposes only. Please verify all field conditions.

LISTING CLOSED: 02/15/2017 12:00 AM

Listed by Lee Heck • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
P: (302) 239-3621 lheck@psre.com

Property Details for 1400 Forrest Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

1003959161

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,697 / year

HOA Fees

$30 / year

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1945

Lot Size

0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

County

New Castle County

Tax ID Number

0608100150

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Yes

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial, Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

WESTWOOD MANOR

Subdivision

WESTWOOD MANOR (NEW CASTLE DE)

Cross Street

SILVERSIDE

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

3,200.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$514,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

1/31

$409,080

Sold 12/20/24

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,025
Square Feet: 0.25
Acres

1120 Grinnell Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

a front view of a house with a yard covered with snow

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5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,525
Square Feet: 0.88
Acres

2235 Jamaica Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810

1/33

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5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,259
Square Feet: 0.44
Acres

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,600
Square Feet: 0.35
Acres

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,025
Square Feet: 0.24
Acres

504 Smyrna Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19809

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,575
Square Feet: 0.3
Acres

507 Wyndham Road, Wilmington, DE 19809

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,775
Square Feet: 0.28
Acres

3310 Englewood Road, Wilmington, DE 19810

a front view of a house with yard and green space

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,925
Square Feet: 0.39
Acres

7 Dakota Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19803

a front view of house with yard and green space

1/6

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Sold 06/03/25

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,400
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

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Building Information for 1400 Forrest Road

Stories2Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

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Principal and Interest

$2,236

Property Taxes

$225

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Property Information for 1400 Forrest Road

Location

School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District County ID: 300200396892

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
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2016
Tax Assessed Value: $81,100

Zoning: NC15

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,200.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 3,200.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3006/0555/6971/300605556971_512_384_WM_nGMf38MNKiusk7Pn.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Property Attached Y/N: false

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 115 X 131
Lot Features: Corner

Fencing: Other
Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2235594

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Stone
Appliances: Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.vht.com/433528680/IDXS

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Access To Pool Y/N: Yes

Pool: Yes - Personal
Personal Pool Features: In Ground
Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Gas, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Hot Water, Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Electric
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 1400 Forrest Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 15, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #591550050	$440,000	—
Feb 15, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003959161	$440,000	—
Dec 30, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003959161		—
Dec 9, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003959161	$449,500	—
Apr 10, 1995	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC376542	$249,900	—
Apr 10, 1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC376542	$259,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/15/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #591550050	$440,000
02/15/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003959161	$440,000
12/30/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003959161	—
12/09/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003959161	$449,500
04/10/1995	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC376542	$249,900
04/10/1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC376542	$259,900

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

Public Records for 1400 Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$5,293 ($441 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,200 SqFtLot Size16,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945ZoningNC15CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-081.00-150Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1400 Forrest Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Forwood Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
6/10	Talley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	2.2 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	1.8 mi
NR	St Edmond's Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Wilmington Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Forwood Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
6/10	Talley Middle School Public6 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.9 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE Public10 to 12 Nearby school	1.8 mi
NR	St Edmond's Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Wilmington Montessori School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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: 1400 Forrest Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	$440,000	5	3	3,200	16,988
1400 Forrest Road, Unit WWDMR, Wilmington, DE 19810	$315,000	5	3	–	16,988
1901 Silverside Road, Unit WWDMR, Wilmington, DE 19810	$270,000	4	4	3,000	14,810
1901 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	$239,900	4	4	–	14,803
1401 Forrest Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	$355,000	3	3	2,625	18,731
1902 Woodbrook Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810	$445,000	3	3	2,575	16,553
1403 Forrest Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	$510,000	4	2	3,325	28,314
1401 Trevalley Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810	–	3	2	2,725	16,117
1904 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$390,000	3	3	2,351	28,314
1902 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$265,000	4	4	2,700	28,749
1303 Greenway Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$295,000	4	4	–	28,749
1900 Woodbrook Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810	$400,000	5	4	2,900	16,553
1906 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$700,000	4	3	3,200	56,628
2003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	$377,000	3	3	–	26,136
1500 Forrest Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	$447,500	3	4	2,475	19,166
1903 Woodbrook Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810	$440,000	4	3	–	13,504

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