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4 beds1,350 sqft

252 Sandra Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$356/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$50/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 252 Sandra Rd, a beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the highly sought after Fairfax neighborhood-known for its walkability and convenient location. This all-brick colonial home sits on a freshly landscaped lot offering spacious sun-filled rooms with gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout. The renovated kitchen boasts stylish white cabinetry, plenty of granite counter space, pendant lighting, subway tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances complete with a new Bosch dishwasher....Welcome to 252 Sandra Rd, a beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the highly sought after Fairfax neighborhood-known for its walkability and convenient location. This all-brick colonial home sits on a freshly landscaped lot offering spacious sun-filled rooms with gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout. The renovated kitchen boasts stylish white cabinetry, plenty of granite counter space, pendant lighting, subway tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances complete with a new Bosch dishwasher. The half bath sits conveniently off the kitchen on your way to the lower-level which offers plenty of room for storage and entertainment, a fresh coat of paint on the walls, new Electrolux washer and dryer and a new hot water heater (2022). The second floor houses the four spacious rooms-The primary bedroom with hardwood flooring, lighted ceiling fan, hunter douglas blackout blinds and a generously-sized closet & Three additional bedrooms & the stylish full hall bath. The pull-down attic recently had insulation and an attic fan professionally added for enhanced energy efficiency. Outside offers serenity and peace of mind with a fantastically stamped patio, large fenced in yard, and an attached one car garage. Other updates to the home include gutter guards (2021), new A/C (2022), front door lights, front & back storm doors, chimney flue (2022), and chimney, side and front of house repointed (2023). This home is truly move-in ready and waiting for its next owner to enjoy all it has to offer. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this fantastic property in a prime location.
  • Listed by: Heather L Palmer 302.229.9438 heather.palmer@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 04/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2078944
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Property Information for 252 Sandra Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,165 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 06-090.00-321
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 04-04-2025
  • Subdivision: FAIRFAX
  • Subdivision: FAIRFAX (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Legal Subdivision: FAIRFAX
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,350.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Location

Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: LOMBARDY (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: BRANDYWINE (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $60,200
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $485
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $47,500
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Tax Lot: 321
  • School Tax: $1,680
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,350.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60.60 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2237968

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • 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: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 252 Sandra Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2078944

$480,000—
Apr 7, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2078944

—
Apr 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2078944

$459,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2078944

$480,000
04/07/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2078944

—
04/04/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2078944

$459,900

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

Public Records for 252 Sandra Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Tax Record

2025

$3,885 ($324 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,350 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,350 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

6,098 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1952

Zoning

NC5

County

NEW CASTLE

APN

06-090.00-321

Schools near 252 Sandra 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

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