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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,350 sqft$134/sqft
218 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
1955Year Built
$134/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$30/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This awesome 3 BR/1.5 Bath, 2 story Colonial is ready for it's new owners in very desirable FAIRFAX, north Wilmington, DE. Local parks, schools, Library, shopping, amazing walkability, wonderful community, tons of eateries, 1.5 miles from 95 and accessible to just about anywhere! Waste no time scheduling your tour to see this updated beauty! Upgrades include a new kitchen, powder room added in 2012, gorgeous original resurfaced hardwood floors, a partially finished basement, fenced in backyard, a...This awesome 3 BR/1.5 Bath, 2 story Colonial is ready for it's new owners in very desirable FAIRFAX, north Wilmington, DE. Local parks, schools, Library, shopping, amazing walkability, wonderful community, tons of eateries, 1.5 miles from 95 and accessible to just about anywhere! Waste no time scheduling your tour to see this updated beauty! Upgrades include a new kitchen, powder room added in 2012, gorgeous original resurfaced hardwood floors, a partially finished basement, fenced in backyard, a Radon Remediation system installed 5 months ago, storm windows installed to exterior of each window, and plenty more to welcome you home.
  • Listed by: Julia Capaldi 302.494.0155 juliacapaldi5@gmail.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord
Listing closed: 09/07/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC505456

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$401,500

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Wilmington, DE

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Property Information for 218 Potomac Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,225 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 06-101.00-148
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 07-28-2020
  • Subdivision: FAIRFAX
  • Subdivision: FAIRFAX (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Cross Street: Thomas Road
  • Legal Subdivision: FAIRFAX
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,700.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 650.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 650.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Winterized Y/N: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Excellent
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: BRANDYWINE (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: 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
  • HOA Name: FAIRFAX CIVIC ASSOCIATION
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $62,900
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $521
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $50,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Tax Lot: 148
  • School Tax: $1,704
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
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
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: Basement
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Partially Finished
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,350.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,040.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,350.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Elevators Count: 0
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Northeast
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, 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: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Road Frontage Length: 60.00
  • Parcel ID: 2240669
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic/House Fan
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Microwave, Oven - Single
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, Level Entry - Main
  • Window Features: Screens, Transom
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.juliacapaldi.foxroach.com

Property History for 218 Potomac Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #679635093

$316,000

+5.6% / yr

Sep 7, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC505456

$316,000
Jul 30, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC505456

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #679635093

$316,000

+5.6% / yr

09/07/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC505456

$316,000
07/30/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC505456

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

Public Records for 218 Potomac Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,680 ($307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-101.00-148

Schools near 218 Potomac Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 218 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
$316,000
3
2,350
6,098
$304,900
4
2,025
6,098
3
1,700
6,098
$265,000
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1,625
6,098
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1,350
6,098
$335,000
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1,350
6,098

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