1509 Athens Road

Closed 7/14/22

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Last Sold Price

$515,000

4 beds3 baths2,500 sqft$206/sqft

1509 Athens Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.34 acresLot Size

1955Year Built

$206/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$35/yrHOA Fees

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Impressive, best describes this unique authentic mid-century modern home with 21st. century upgrades. The artistic blending of impressive elements give this improved 4 bedroom 3 full bath contemporary large split level style home its distinct character. The versatility of the multi level open floor plan, accented with cathedral ceilings,awesome hardwood floors and so much more, is an achievement in space planning. Upon entering, the original flagstone foyer welcomes you as you take in the originality...Impressive, best describes this unique authentic mid-century modern home with 21st. century upgrades. The artistic blending of impressive elements give this improved 4 bedroom 3 full bath contemporary large split level style home its distinct character. The versatility of the multi level open floor plan, accented with cathedral ceilings,awesome hardwood floors and so much more, is an achievement in space planning. Upon entering, the original flagstone foyer welcomes you as you take in the originality of design fused with the high standards of the owners upkeep and improvements. Updates include the kitchen, windows, doors, updated bathrooms and so much more. The new well appointed expanded custom sun drenched gourmet kitchen will surely inspire your inner chef offering plenty of cabinetry, Soap stone counter tops, styled back splash, center island cooking and stainless steel appliances. The bright centrally located dining area provides ease of use while enriching the homes artistry. With a wall of new windows, wood burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors, the living room will be an oasis of comfort, while also offering access to the family room and patio area. The large adjacent family room increases the living space substantially with a degree of coziness and practicality. Also conveniently located on the living/ family room level, you will find the updated 3rd. full bathroom, large laundry room with an outside entrance and easy access to the basement. The well proportioned upper bedroom level gives you the primary bedroom with a walk in closet and updated full bathroom along with 3 more nicely sized bedrooms, plenty of closets and another tastefully updated bathroom. Expanding this homes space is the basement ready to accommodate your own use. Mixing indoor and outdoor living was a priority for the owners as exhibited by the easy to maintain well defined gardens, planned tree layout, plenty of sheds and often-enjoyed side patio with privacy. The amenities of ownership continue with the over sized garage, multi use carport, expanded driveway, additional storage and much more. Easy to show.

Listed by: Steven Shanus 302.893.2219 steve.shanus@psre.com • Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine

Listing closed: 07/14/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2023508

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Property Information for 1509 Athens Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,794 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 06-081.00-188
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Split Level
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: GREEN ACRES
Subdivision: GREEN ACRES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (WILMINGTON DE)
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,500.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 240.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 240.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1955
Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 15,000 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: BRANDYWINE

School District County ID: 300200396892
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
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: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $79,000

Zoning: RES
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Rent Spree Online Application: No
Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

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

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

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

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 27.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 27 X 14
Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 18 X 10
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 18 X 13
Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Flooring - Tile, Island, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry

Room 4

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 30.0

Room Width: 15.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 30 X 15
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments

Room 5

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 15 X 14
Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Room 6

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Tile

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 9

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 10 X 11
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 10

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower

Room 11

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile

Room 12

Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 12
Room Features: Flooring - Other

Room 13

Room Type: Basement
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 15.0
Room Level: Lower 2
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 16 X 15
Room Features: Flooring - Concrete

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,500.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 2,740.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Combination
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8015/5936/3840/801559363840_512_384_WM_0nq4fFX65H45bXNh.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Interior Access
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: 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 Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 100x150

Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Parcel ID: 2235632
Land Lease: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Laundry Chute, Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplace Features: Brick
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vt-idx.psre.com/BR11030

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: Yes - Community
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.SteveShanus.com

Property History for 1509 Athens Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 14, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2023508	$515,000	—
May 17, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2023508		—
May 12, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2023508	$475,000	—
Jul 17, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #856907661	$259,000	—
Jul 17, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #356907661	$259,000	—
Jul 17, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003453750	$259,000	—
May 30, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003453750		—
May 17, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003453750	$262,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/14/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2023508	$515,000
05/17/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2023508	—
05/12/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2023508	$475,000
07/17/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #856907661	$259,000
07/17/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #356907661	$259,000
07/17/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003453750	$259,000
05/30/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003453750	—
05/17/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003453750	$262,000

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

Public Records for 1509 Athens Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$4,646 ($387 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,500 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,246 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-081.00-188Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1509 Athens Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Carrcroft Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.7 mi
5/10	Springer Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.2 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.8 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	1.6 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	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Carrcroft Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
5/10	Springer Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.2 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.8 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE Public10 to 12 Nearby school	1.6 mi
NR	St Edmond's Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Wilmington Montessori 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: 1509 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$515,000	4	3	2,500	15,000
1507 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$186,000	4	3	–	13,068
1511 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	–	4	3	2,500	15,246
1508 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$241,600	4	2	1,625	12,197
1506 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$279,500	3	3	2,350	12,197
1510 Athens Road, Unit GRNAC, Wilmington, DE 19803	$132,000	4	3	–	12,570
1505 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$475,000	4	2	2,100	16,117
1513 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$275,000	4	3	2,350	15,246
1703 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	$275,000	3	2	–	16,988
1504 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	–	3	2	2,350	14,810
1400 Windybush Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	$575,000	5	3	2,525	34,848
1503 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$360,900	5	3	2,684	16,553
1515 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$134,000	4	3	–	14,810
1701 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	–	3	3	1,700	12,632
1512 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$285,000	3	3	–	14,810
1317 Oberlin Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$215,000	4	3	–	10,890

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