511 Hanover Road

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$712,500

5 beds4 baths4,075 sqft

511 Hanover Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.5 acresLot Size

1958Year Built

$175/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on sought after Hanover Road in the desirable North Hills neighborhood is this gorgeous and incredibly well-built colonial home with stone exterior and slate roof. With 5 bedrooms, three full baths, 1 half bath, every detail of the home has been attended to. Meant to be the seller's forever home, the home has been fully updated throughout. The fully updated kitchen features a large island, breakfast peninsula, granite tops throughout and natural cherry Decora premium custom cabinets. Off...Located on sought after Hanover Road in the desirable North Hills neighborhood is this gorgeous and incredibly well-built colonial home with stone exterior and slate roof. With 5 bedrooms, three full baths, 1 half bath, every detail of the home has been attended to. Meant to be the seller's forever home, the home has been fully updated throughout. The fully updated kitchen features a large island, breakfast peninsula, granite tops throughout and natural cherry Decora premium custom cabinets. Off the kitchen is a large mudroom/office area, a powder room and a laundry room as well as the oversized two car garage. The large kitchen has a generous breakfast area with bay window. The dining room flows from the kitchen to the living room centered around a stone fireplace - a perfect place for entertaining guests or relaxing with the family. Off the living room is a fully screened in covered porch. The second level has three auxiliary bedrooms, an updated hall bath and a fantastic primary bedroom suite with fully updated custom luxury bathroom with heated floors and large walk-in closet. The lower level is fully finished and is one of the best finished basements anywhere, with custom black walnut and slate floors throughout. In addition to a guest room, full bath, kitchenette with custom Georgie cabinetry and quartz tops, and outdoor access, the lower level is the perfect place to unwind or catch the big game. The oversized 2 car garage has plenty of storage space. Outside, the large half acre lot with stone patio, gardens and level lawn space, provides ample room for any activity. This property has it all and provides a truly graceful lifestyle opportunity. Located conveniently to all amenities and within easy commuting distance of Wilmington, Philadelphia and King of Prussia.

Listed by: Henry S. Gross 484.883.0681 stephen.gross@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester

Listing closed: 08/29/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2045108

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Property Information for 511 Hanover Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,126 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 06-131.00-122
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 07-07-2023
Subdivision: NORTH HILLS
Subdivision: NORTH HILLS (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: Washington
Legal Subdivision: NORTH HILLS
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,875.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,200.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 336.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,536.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Garage SQFT: 400

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1958
Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: BRANDYWINE

School District County ID: 300200396892
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: HARLAN (NEW CASTLE DE)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER (NEW CASTLE DE)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
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: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $144,900

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $1,195
Improvement Assessed Value: $124,800
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $20,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NC10
Tax Lot: 122
School Tax: $3,930
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

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: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,075.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,875.00
Total SQFT: 4,411.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stone
Roof: Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8024/5208/9744/802452089744_512_384_WM_D1Q34U60WsrDL3Bf.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
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, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 175.00 x 125.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 2244985
Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Attic, Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional, Built-Ins
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/8umtmS2cmqQ

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace
Pool: No Pool
Horse: No
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.hollygrossgroup.com

Property History for 511 Hanover Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 29, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2045108	$712,500	—
Jul 11, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2045108		—
Jul 11, 2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2045108		—
Jul 7, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2045108	$625,000	—
Nov 21, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #DENC197434	$290,000	—
Oct 4, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #DENC197434		—
Sep 29, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC197434	$289,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/29/2023	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2045108	$712,500
07/11/2023	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2045108	—
07/11/2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2045108	—
07/07/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2045108	$625,000
11/21/2003	Closed BRIGHT #DENC197434	$290,000
10/04/2003	Pending BRIGHT #DENC197434	—
09/29/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC197434	$289,900

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

Public Records for 511 Hanover Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$5,470 ($456 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,875 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,875 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningNC10CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-131.00-122Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 511 Hanover Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.2 mi
5/10	duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.3 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	St. Helena School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Program for Rigor and Innovation in Education	Private - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Immaculate Heart of Mary	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.2 mi
5/10	duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE Public10 to 12 Nearby school	3.2 mi
NR	St. Helena School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Program for Rigor and Innovation in Education Private6 to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Immaculate Heart of Mary PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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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This home: 511 Hanover Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$712,500	5	4	4,075	21,780
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