405 River Road

Closed 9/30/09

Sold

Last Sold Price

$303,000

4 beds3 baths

405 River Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809

Single FamilyProperty Type

8,276 sq ftLot Size

1940Year Built

7 carsParking Spaces

Description

One look at this fabulous "Booker" built two-story and you will be sold! This immaculate 4BR, 2.1B brick colonial is in true move-in condition. Numerous recent updates include: heater, A/C, electric, roof, kitchen w/breakfast bar, sunroom w/skylights. In addition, there is a brick fireplace in the living room, gleaming hardwoods, tile baths, paver patio, hot tub, fenced yard, finished walk-out basement, one-car garage and more! This home exudes character and is the prefect blend of would world charm...One look at this fabulous "Booker" built two-story and you will be sold! This immaculate 4BR, 2.1B brick colonial is in true move-in condition. Numerous recent updates include: heater, A/C, electric, roof, kitchen w/breakfast bar, sunroom w/skylights. In addition, there is a brick fireplace in the living room, gleaming hardwoods, tile baths, paver patio, hot tub, fenced yard, finished walk-out basement, one-car garage and more! This home exudes character and is the prefect blend of would world charm with todays modern conveniences. Great location, minutes to Philadelphia and Wilmington.

Listed by: George W Manolakos 302.529.2690 georgesells@comcast.net • Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine

Listing closed: 09/30/2009 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005316980

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 405 River Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,977 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 06-146.00-089
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: LINDAMERE
Subdivision: LINDAMERE (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: SOUTH RD
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 9
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1940
Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Location

School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District County ID: 300200396892

Elementary School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER (NEW CASTLE DE)
High School: MOUNT PLEASANT (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

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2008
Tax Assessed Value: $79,200

Zoning: RESID

Lease Information

Concessions: No
Concession Remarks: 4000

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Builder Name: BOOKER
Construction Materials: Brick

Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/1824/2774/300818242774_512_384_WM_ssxFZaFKaQt9ortv.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Full, Outside Entrance
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 60 X 129
Lot Features: Level

Fencing: Other
Sign On Property: No
Parcel ID: 2247639

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Breakfast Area
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Street Lights, Hot Tub
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 405 River Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 30, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #776271602	$303,000	-0.9% / yr
Sep 30, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005316980	$303,000	—
Jul 25, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005316980		—
Jul 5, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005316980	$309,900	—
Jul 1, 2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008736906	$312,000	—
Mar 31, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008736906	$324,900	—
May 13, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752930622	$315,000	—
May 13, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252930622	$315,000	—
May 13, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #DENC155838	$315,000	—
Apr 22, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #DENC155838		—
Apr 8, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC155838	$314,789	—
Jun 30, 1995	Closed BRIGHT #DENC292106	$155,000	—
Apr 28, 1995	Pending BRIGHT #DENC292106		—
Apr 18, 1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC292106	$156,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/30/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #776271602	$303,000 -0.9% / yr
09/30/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005316980	$303,000
07/25/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005316980	—
07/05/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005316980	$309,900
07/01/2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008736906	$312,000
03/31/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008736906	$324,900
05/13/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752930622	$315,000
05/13/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252930622	$315,000
05/13/2005	Closed BRIGHT #DENC155838	$315,000
04/22/2005	Pending BRIGHT #DENC155838	—
04/08/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC155838	$314,789
06/30/1995	Closed BRIGHT #DENC292106	$155,000
04/28/1995	Pending BRIGHT #DENC292106	—
04/18/1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC292106	$156,900

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

Public Records for 405 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,628 ($302 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-146.00-089Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 405 River Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 12	0.7 mi
5/10	duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.9 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	3.4 mi
NR	St. Helena School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Mount Pleasant Elementary School PublicK to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
5/10	duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.9 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE Public10 to 12 Nearby school	3.4 mi
NR	St. Helena School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 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)
This home: 405 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$303,000	4	3	–	8,276
403 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	3	1	1,100	7,841
214 S Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$185,000	4	3	–	13,939
404 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$168,000	3	2	–	12,632
401 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	4	1	1,575	15,682
1001 Lore Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	3	3	2,000	35,284
212 S Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	4	3	2,850	10,454
408 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$295,000	3	2	3,275	13,939
219 N Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	4	3	3,450	10,890
212 N Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	4	3	2,800	16,117
400 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	4	3	2,175	23,522
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