237 Potomac Road

Closed 2/24/17

Last Sold Price

$305,000

3 beds2 baths2,100 sqft$145/sqft

237 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Description

Updates abound in this 3 bedroom, 1.1 bath, N. Wilmington Colonial situated on an interior street in convenient and lovely, sidewalk-lined Fairfax. At 2100 sq ft, this home offers abundant living space and an open layout from the spacious living room with bay window and hardwood floors to the elegant dining room with chair rail and double window. Open to the dining room, the stunning, recently renovated kitchen offers granite countertops, breakfast bar with pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances,...Updates abound in this 3 bedroom, 1.1 bath, N. Wilmington Colonial situated on an interior street in convenient and lovely, sidewalk-lined Fairfax. At 2100 sq ft, this home offers abundant living space and an open layout from the spacious living room with bay window and hardwood floors to the elegant dining room with chair rail and double window. Open to the dining room, the stunning, recently renovated kitchen offers granite countertops, breakfast bar with pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, custom tile backsplash, tall white cabinetry, a pantry, recessed lighting and new, hardwood floor. The family room adds a great amount of living space and provides access through sliding doors to the screened porch and fenced rear yard. A powder room is conveniently located off the family room. Hardwood floors continue upstairs where they are protected under carpet in the master bedroom with walk-in closet, and in two additional bedrooms, all with ceiling fans. The second floor full bath has been recently renovated and expanded to include 18" more space (2015). The waterproofed, finished basement (2009/2014) with recessed lighting provides bonus space and access to the laundry room. Additional updates include: New roof (10/2016), new heat pump & AC (2011), new fence (2011), replacement windows, new doors, new gutters and new garage door (2008), upgraded electrical (2006), and new driveway (2006)!

LISTING CLOSED: 02/24/2017 12:00 AM

Listed by Susan H Mathews • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
P: (302)-416-3878 susie.mathews@lnf.com

Property Details for 237 Potomac Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

1003958377

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,305 / year

HOA Fees

$40 / year

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1951

Lot Size

0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

County

New Castle County

Tax ID Number

06-090.00-418

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

FAIRFAX

Subdivision

FAIRFAX (NEW CASTLE DE)

Cross Street

FAIRFAX BLVD

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,100.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Good

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Building Information for 237 Potomac Road

Stories2Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Principal and Interest

$1,550

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Property Information for 237 Potomac Road

Location

School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District County ID: 300200396892

Elementary School: LOMBARDY (NEW CASTLE DE)
Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER (NEW CASTLE DE)
High School: BRANDYWINE (NEW CASTLE DE)
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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2016
Tax Assessed Value: $69,300

Improvement Assessed Value: $56,600
Land Assessed Value: $12,700
Zoning: NC5
Tax Lot: 418

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

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

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,100.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 2,100.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3006/0466/6400/300604666400_512_384_WM_tgtLT7lofXYH1aoa.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Partial
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Property Attached Y/N: false
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 60X100
Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard

Fencing: Other
Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2238065

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1

Interior Features

Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Replacement
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)

Access To Pool Y/N: No
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Forced Air
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 237 Potomac Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 24, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1199284221	$305,000	—
Feb 24, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #591844001	$305,000	+0.3% / yr
Feb 24, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003958377	$305,000	—
Jan 10, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003958377		—
Nov 17, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003958377	$315,000	—
Jul 21, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752773592	$295,000	—
Jul 21, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252773592	$295,000	—
Jul 21, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #DENC118924	$295,000	—
Jul 5, 2006	Pending BRIGHT #DENC118924		—
Apr 5, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC118924	$306,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/24/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1199284221	$305,000
02/24/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #591844001	$305,000 +0.3% / yr
02/24/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003958377	$305,000
01/10/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003958377	—
11/17/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003958377	$315,000
07/21/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752773592	$295,000
07/21/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252773592	$295,000
07/21/2006	Closed BRIGHT #DENC118924	$295,000
07/05/2006	Pending BRIGHT #DENC118924	—
04/05/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC118924	$306,000

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

Public Records for 237 Potomac Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,981 ($332 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-090.00-418

Schools near 237 Potomac Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Lombardy Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
5/10	Springer Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
9/10	Brandywine High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	3.9 mi
NR	City Gates Academy	Private - Nearby school	4 to 8	0.4 mi
NR	St Mary Magdalen School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Lombardy Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
5/10	Springer Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
9/10	Brandywine High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE Public10 to 12 Nearby school	3.9 mi
NR	City Gates Academy Private4 to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	St Mary Magdalen School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 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)
235 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	–	3	1	1,350	6,098
239 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$305,000	3	2	1,550	6,098
241 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$244,000	3	1	1,350	6,098
236 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$399,000	4	2	1,925	6,098
236 Plymouth Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	–	5	4	3,100	6,098
238 Plymouth Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$298,000	3	2	1,775	6,098
233 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$280,000	4	1	2,300	6,098
238 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$272,000	3	1	1,350	6,098
234 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$119,900	3	1	–	6,000
234 Plymouth Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	–	3	2	1,675	6,098
240 Plymouth Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$161,900	3	2	2,050	6,098
232 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$410,000	3	2	1,850	6,098
232 Plymouth Road, Unit FAIRFX, Wilmington, DE 19803	$173,900	3	2	–	6,098
232 Plymouth Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$455,000	3	2	1,700	6,098
240 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	–	3	2	1,525	6,098

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