4501 Whittier Rd
Pending
Pending
Description
Own the Block - literally. Calling all East Coast colonial enthusiasts! This stunning executive estate home honors the architectural integrity of an earlier era home and comprises an entire coveted city block in premier N. Wilm. The first built in Brandywine Hills by architect Scott Lardson in 1930, the stately fieldstone 3-level, 5/6 BRs, 3.5 bath home is majestically perched on 1.39 lush acres bordering Milton, Whittier and Rockwood Roads and boasts professional landscaping and hardscaping and...Own the Block - literally. Calling all East Coast colonial enthusiasts! This stunning executive estate home honors the architectural integrity of an earlier era home and comprises an entire coveted city block in premier N. Wilm. The first built in Brandywine Hills by architect Scott Lardson in 1930, the stately fieldstone 3-level, 5/6 BRs, 3.5 bath home is majestically perched on 1.39 lush acres bordering Milton, Whittier and Rockwood Roads and boasts professional landscaping and hardscaping and graceful front butterfly stone steps. Appreciate new windows, updated systems, original front door with frame and side lead glass windows, dramatic wainscoting, elegantly arched doorways, multi-piece/dentil crown moldings, exquisite window casings, tall baseboards and 5 types of solid hardwood floors. The foyer’s rich wood staircase is a true showpiece and possesses elements similar to the well-known Montmorenci staircase at Winterthur. It is thought that even some of moldings and millwork from the museum may have been incorporated into the home in earlier years. The home is designed for entertaining, and today's lifestyle needs. Featuring both sweeping LR and DRs with original silk draperies and wallpaper, chef’s kitchen of granite countertops, 6-burner/griddle Wolf range and hood, double oven, custom solid wood cabinets, and adjoining morning room and sitting room, high-end butler’s pantry, private 1st floor office/sunroom with original brass thermostat, and French doors adjoining expansive gardens and terraces. Renovated 3rd floor with original barn wood pine hardwood. Front brick terrace and back patios, along with sun-splashed outdoor nooks and niches. The home’s fluid circular floor plan effortlessly blends main spaces, while easily merging indoor rooms with outdoor area. The luxurious ensuite primary features secret passageway to a true treasure of rich wood-paneled retreat room or library with wall of built-ins and wood FP. Exceptional craftsmanship, fine appointments and intricate period-accurate details meld together to create this true architectural beauty. Cleverly positioned merely blocks away from cafe's and eateries, the Delaware Greenway/Rockwood Park, 10 mins. to downtown Wilm. with entre to restaurants/entertainment/Wilm. Amtrak train station and 25 mins. to Phil. Airport. Relish old world charm and modern must-haves with city conveniences. This is the one on Whittier Rd.!
- Listed by Steven P Anzulewicz • Keller Williams Realty WilmingtonP: (302)-299-1105 steveanzul@kw.com
Property Details for 4501 Whittier Road
Tax ID Number
26-004.40-011
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOAYes
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial, Traditional
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 02:53 PM
Property Details for 4501 Whittier Road
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DENC2100798 |
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Taxes | $8,862 / year |
| HOA Fees | $65 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.39 AC / 60,548 SF |
| County | New Castle County |
Location
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Building Information for 4501 Whittier Road
Stories3Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size1.39 AC / 60,548 SF
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$6,973 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$6,229
Property Taxes
$739
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1Property Information for 4501 Whittier Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
- School District Name: BRANDYWINE
- School District County ID: 300200396892
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: NEW CASTLE
- MLS Area: Wilmington (30906)
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: BHCA
- HOA Phone: 3024207928
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Other
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $786,700
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $340
- Improvement Assessed Value: $609,500
- City Town Tax: $2,943
- Land Assessed Value: $177,200
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: 26R-1
- Tax Lot: 011
- School Tax: $5,579
- 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: 6
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Crown Molding
Room 2
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Crown Molding, Chair Rail
Room 5
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 31.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Crown Molding, Chair Rail, Window Treatments
Room 6
- Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 20.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Crown Molding
Room 7
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Built-Ins, Wet Bar
Room 8
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 20.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Room, Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Granite, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Heated, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry, Window Treatments
Room 9
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Built-Ins
Room 11
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Wet Bar
Room 12
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Slate
Room 13
- Room Type: Library
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 20.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Built-Ins, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 14
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 15
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area
Room 16
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 17
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 18
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 19
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 20
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 21
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 23.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 22
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
Room 23
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Jack and Jill Bathroom
Room 24
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Length: 28.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Attic - Access Panel, Attic - Floored, Attic - Finished
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 5,500.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,500.00
- Total SQFT: 5,500.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: High
- Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement Type: Drainage System, Drain, Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished, Other
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Crawl Space
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 255.10 x 238.90
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Trees/Wooded
- Road Responsibility: City/County
- Parcel ID: 2390142
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Carport, Driveway, On Street
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
- Detached Carport - # of Spaces: 2.0
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System
- Door Features: French, Storm, Six Panel
- Window Features: Double Pane, Energy Efficient
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://iframe.videodelivery.net/dbb336b0a74668b9d827a01b85c05ecc
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights, Other, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Above Ground
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
Property History for 4501 Whittier Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC2100798 | — | |
| May 13, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2100798 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #857327925 | $749,000 | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #357327925 | $749,000 | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Closed BRIGHT #1003402064 | $749,000 | — |
| Apr 14, 2013 | Pending BRIGHT #1003402064 | — | |
| Apr 10, 2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003402064 | $749,000 | — |
| Nov 12, 1993 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC420240 | $430,000 | — |
| Nov 12, 1993 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC420240 | — | |
| Nov 12, 1993 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC420240 | $430,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC2100798 | — |
| 05/13/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2100798 | $1,250,000 |
| 07/25/2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #857327925 | $749,000 |
| 07/25/2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #357327925 | $749,000 |
| 07/25/2013 | Closed BRIGHT #1003402064 | $749,000 |
| 04/14/2013 | Pending BRIGHT #1003402064 | — |
| 04/10/2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003402064 | $749,000 |
| 11/12/1993 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC420240 | $430,000 |
| 11/12/1993 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC420240 | — |
| 11/12/1993 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC420240 | $430,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 4501 Whittier Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,919 ($493 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,500 SqFtStories1Lot Size60,548 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Zoning26R-1CountyNEW CASTLEAPN26-004.40-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 4501 Whittier 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 |
|---|---|---|
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Concord 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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