Last Sold Price
3 beds1,125 sqft$200/sqft
5 Balsam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804

Description

Beautifully appointed ranch home available in Gordy Estates! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath house has hardwood floors throughout, an updated bathroom, and newer kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a spacious laundry room... All appliances in this home are included! The large fenced in backyard offers loads of privacy. Don't miss this move-in ready gem!Beautifully appointed ranch home available in Gordy Estates! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath house has hardwood floors throughout, an updated bathroom, and newer kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a spacious laundry room... All appliances in this home are included! The large fenced in backyard offers loads of privacy. Don't miss this move-in ready gem!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/27/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kellie M McAteer • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (302) 415-1535 kellie.mcateer@longandfoster.com

Property Details for 5 Balsam Road

Status
MLS #
DENC2005604
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$1,247 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Tax ID Number
07-042.30-320
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
08-26-2021
Subdivision
GORDY ESTATES
Subdivision
GORDY ESTATES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision
GORDY ESTATES
Central Air
Yes
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,125.00
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
Property Condition
Excellent

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$245,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Wilmington, DE

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1

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
1
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Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$250,000 | 102 Forest Drive, Wilmington, DE 19804
1/2
3

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Bedrooms
1,125
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
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1/16
4

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$249,900 | 116 Adelphia Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804
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5

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 05/15/26

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,295
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a car parked in front of a house with a yard
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$245,000

Sold 09/09/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$245,000 | 307 Lorewood Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804
1/22
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Sold By Century 21 Emerald

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Building Information for 5 Balsam Road

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 5 Balsam Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District County ID: 300200396545
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Elsmere/Newport/Pike Creek (30903)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $37,800
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $314
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $30,200
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $7,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Tax Lot: 320
  • School Tax: $933
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $1,360
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,125.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2259996
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 5 Balsam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 27, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2005604

$225,000
Aug 28, 2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DENC2005604

Aug 28, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2005604

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/27/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2005604

$225,000
08/28/2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DENC2005604

08/28/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2005604

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

Public Records for 5 Balsam Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,126 ($177 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,125 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,125 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1975ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN07-042.30-320

Schools near 5 Balsam Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Richey Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Stanton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dickinson (John) High School
Public6 to 12

Conrad Schools of Science
Public6 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
$225,000
3
1,125
6,098
$240,000
3
1,125
3
1
1,525
6,098
3
1
1,300
6,098
$159,900
3
6,098
$180,000
3
1,125
7,405

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