229 Potomac Road
Description
- Listed by: F. Neil Dougherty 302.239.3000 ndougherty@psre.com • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$345,000
Avg days on market
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Wilmington, DE
9 comparable properties found
$364,000
Sold 04/04/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,328
- Square Feet
- 0.19
- Acres
$345,000
Sold 11/07/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,475
- Square Feet
- 0.23
- Acres
$350,000
Sold 09/03/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,650
- Square Feet
- 0.33
- Acres
$330,000
Sold 12/02/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,700
- Square Feet
- 0.06
- Acres
$283,000
Sold 06/12/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,275
- Square Feet
- 0.17
- Acres
$391,000
Sold 09/26/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,294
- Square Feet
- 0.74
- Acres
$349,900
Sold 08/27/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,225
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
Location
Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Newark
$1,773 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$1,599
$171
$3
1Property Information for 229 Potomac Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,049 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: New Castle County
- Tax ID Number: 0609000414
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: Yes
- Subdivision: FAIRFAX
- Subdivision: FAIRFAX (NEW CASTLE DE)
- Cross Street: THOMAS ROAD
- Total Parking Spaces: 4
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Room Count: 7
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Good
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1951
- Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
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
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Assessed Value: $2,049
- Zoning: RES
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
- Main Entrance Orientation: South
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Dimensions: 60X100
- Lot Features: Level
- Sign On Property: Yes
- Parcel ID: 2238061
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Count: 0
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Bay/Bow
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.vht.com/433580871/IDXS
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
- Access To Pool Y/N: No
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
- List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
Property History for 229 Potomac Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1257424878 | $299,500 | — |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #598660838 | $299,500 | +1.5% / yr |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1000063882 | $299,500 | — |
| May 11, 2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1000063882 | — | |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000063882 | $305,000 | — |
| Sep 28, 2004 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC371562 | — | |
| Aug 31, 2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252893627 | $249,000 | — |
| Aug 31, 2004 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC138808 | $249,000 | — |
| Jul 21, 2004 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC138808 | — | |
| Jul 9, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC138808 | $252,500 | — |
| Jun 11, 2004 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC372074 | $254,900 | — |
| Jun 10, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC371562 | $252,500 | — |
| Apr 22, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC372074 | $254,900 | — |
| Oct 10, 1994 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC429404 | $138,000 | — |
| Sep 15, 1994 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC429404 | — | |
| Jun 7, 1994 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC429404 | $142,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1257424878 | $299,500 |
| 06/16/2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #598660838 | $299,500 +1.5% / yr |
| 06/16/2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1000063882 | $299,500 |
| 05/11/2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1000063882 | — |
| 04/21/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000063882 | $305,000 |
| 09/28/2004 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC371562 | — |
| 08/31/2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252893627 | $249,000 |
| 08/31/2004 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC138808 | $249,000 |
| 07/21/2004 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC138808 | — |
| 07/09/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC138808 | $252,500 |
| 06/11/2004 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC372074 | $254,900 |
| 06/10/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC371562 | $252,500 |
| 04/22/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC372074 | $254,900 |
| 10/10/1994 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC429404 | $138,000 |
| 09/15/1994 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC429404 | — |
| 06/07/1994 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC429404 | $142,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 229 Potomac Road
Taxable Value
Land
-Additions
-Tax Record
2025
$3,835 ($320 / month)Home Facts
Beds
3Baths
1Total Finished SqFt
1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,800 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
6,098 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1951Zoning
NC5County
NEW CASTLEAPN
06-090.00-414Schools near 229 Potomac Road
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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New listings in 19803
Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 229 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | $299,500 | 3 | 3 | – | 6,098 |
$270,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,350 | 6,098 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,525 | 6,098 | |
$485,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,040 | 6,098 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,750 | 6,098 | |
$280,000 | 4 | 1 | 2,300 | 6,098 | |
$311,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,360 | 6,098 | |
$235,000 | 3 | 2 | – | 6,098 | |
$270,000 | 3 | 2 | – | 6,098 | |
$380,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,750 | 6,098 | |
$250,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,575 | 6,534 | |
$173,900 | 3 | 2 | – | 6,098 | |
$455,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,700 | 6,098 | |
$280,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,350 | 6,098 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,350 | 6,098 | |
$112,500 | 3 | 1 | – | 6,098 |
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