17 Briar Road

Closed 5/27/26
Closed 5/27/26
The Blue Stone Home, 17 Briar Road
Sold
Last Sold Price
$570,500
4 beds2,200 sqft$259/sqft
17 Briar Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$259/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to "The Blue Stone Home," 17 Briar Road in sought-after Briarwood, one of North Wilmington's most picturesque neighborhoods, known for its mature trees and timeless appeal. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3 full bath home with a 2-car garage offers a wonderful blend of classic charm, thoughtful updates, and everyday functionality. The property is situated on a 0.3-acre treed corner lot accented with azaleas, magnolias, and crepe myrtle. It also features two raised bed gardens for vegetables and...Welcome to "The Blue Stone Home," 17 Briar Road in sought-after Briarwood, one of North Wilmington's most picturesque neighborhoods, known for its mature trees and timeless appeal. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3 full bath home with a 2-car garage offers a wonderful blend of classic charm, thoughtful updates, and everyday functionality. The property is situated on a 0.3-acre treed corner lot accented with azaleas, magnolias, and crepe myrtle. It also features two raised bed gardens for vegetables and herbs and a comprehensive irrigation system. Step into the welcoming foyer which leads into the sun-filled living room featuring handsome hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace with stone surround and mantel, and energy efficient windows. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, which overlooks the rear yard, provides outdoor access, and includes a convenient pass-through to the kitchen—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen features custom oak cabinetry, granite countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, range with oven plus a second oven, two dishwashers, microwave, two sinks, under-cabinet lighting, and abundant storage and workspace. Just off the kitchen, the inviting family room offers built-in shelving and desk space, chair rail and crown molding, and direct access to the backyard. A main-level full bath with a walk-in shower adds flexibility for guests or everyday convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find four well-sized bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring. The primary suite includes two closets, including a double closet, and an en-suite full bath with a stall shower. Three additional bedrooms provide generous closet space, including one with both a double closet and a separate large cedar closet. A hall bath with tub/shower combination, a linen closet, an additional hallway linen closet, and pull-down attic access complete the upper level. The basement offers excellent storage, includes the laundry area, and features an egress door for added convenience. This space also provides ample room for activities such as ping pong and woodworking. Additional highlights include a new single-layer shingle roof, a handicap-accessible rear ramp (which can be easily removed), a heat pump with gas backup for heating and cooling energy efficiency, and a new sewer line from the home to the street. Ideally located with easy access to I-95 and Route 202, this home is just minutes from shopping, dining, and parks. For travel and commuting, the Philadelphia International Airport is only 25 minutes away. This is a home you won’t want to miss. Schedule your tour today!
  • Listed by: Meredith S Rosenthal 302.547.1334 meredith.rosenthal@lnf.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 05/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2099664
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Property Information for 17 Briar Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,123 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: New Castle County
  • Tax ID Number: 06-102.00-180
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: 10000001216
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: BRIARWOOD
  • Subdivision: BRIARWOOD (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Legal Subdivision: BRIARWOOD
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,200.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 936.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 936.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Location
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
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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $473,100
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $746
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $365,100
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $108,000
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC10
  • Tax Lot: 180
  • School Tax: $3,377
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # 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: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 5
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cedar Lined Closet
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 12
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 39.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Unfinished
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,200.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,200.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,136.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8048/4354/7792/804843547792_512_384_WM_dwJcygT88lE-fIiZ.jpg
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • 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 Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120.70 x 105.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2241171
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 17 Briar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1941165001

$570,500—
May 27, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2099664

$570,500—
Apr 30, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2099664

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1941165001

$570,500
05/27/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2099664

$570,500
04/30/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2099664

—

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

Public Records for 17 Briar Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,000Additions$365,100Total$473,100
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,188 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1981ZoningNC10CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-102.00-180

Schools near 17 Briar Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lombardy Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Springer Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Brandywine High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brandywine SITE
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lombardy Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Springer Middle School
Public6 to 8

Brandywine 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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