Last Sold Price
4 beds5,289 sqft$138/sqft
544 Way Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807

Description

Talk about serenity! The Way House , dating back to 1860 this unique property is meticulously landscaped with a flowing pond and stream bed featuring specimen trees and native plants. Ten of the 12 plus acres have been put in conservancy with the Delaware Nature Society. Once inside the main house is an open floor plan with four levels of living and entertaining spaces plus, a main floor or second floor master suite. All rooms have beautiful views of the countryside from all the large windows and...Talk about serenity! The Way House , dating back to 1860 this unique property is meticulously landscaped with a flowing pond and stream bed featuring specimen trees and native plants. Ten of the 12 plus acres have been put in conservancy with the Delaware Nature Society. Once inside the main house is an open floor plan with four levels of living and entertaining spaces plus, a main floor or second floor master suite. All rooms have beautiful views of the countryside from all the large windows and open-air covered porches at each end of the home. A lovely spacious home features high ceilings, tiled and hardwood floors, new carpeting, modern bathrooms, and a large updated kitchen. A gorgeous, private setting plus a massive renovated bank barn make this the ideal place for the car collector or car enthusiast with 4 bay doors, electricity, a walk-up second level, a wine storage or secure room, covered patio and tons of open space for hobbies, work, etc. This is a fantastic property just waiting for you to call Home .
LISTING CLOSED: 08/27/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joseph P Penzone • Penzone Realty
    P: (610) 608-7980 jpenzone@penzonerealty.com

Property Details for 544 Way Road

Status
MLS #
DENC495626
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$6,803 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1923
Lot Size
12.26 AC / 534,046 SF
Tax ID Number
07-011.00-107
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Views
Garden/Lawn, Pond
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
OWLS NEST
Subdivision
OWLS NEST (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
Old Kennett
Legal Subdivision
DELAWARE NATURE SOCI
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
4,575.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
714.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
714.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Excellent

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$900,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

90.9%

Wilmington, DE

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a view of a swimming pool with a yard
1/2
1

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Sold 02/27/26

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Bedrooms
4,772
Square Feet
2.02
Acres
$940,000 | 115 Haywood Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
1/53
2

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4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 12/12/25

4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.35
Acres
$870,000 | 2 Meadows Lane, Wilmington, DE 19807
1/46
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$870,000

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4
Bedrooms
3,750
Square Feet
2.18
Acres
a view of house with outdoor space and street view
1/41
5

$950,000

Sold 09/03/25

4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$830,000 | 15 Quail Crossing, Wilmington, DE 19807
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Sold 05/08/26

3
Bedrooms
4,173
Square Feet
1.63
Acres
$965,000 | 118 Chandler Lane, Wilmington, DE 19807
1/53
7

$965,000

Sold 05/06/25

4
Bedrooms
3,574
Square Feet
1
Acres
a view of outdoor space and yard
1/85
8

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Sold 12/02/25

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Bedrooms
3,640
Square Feet
4
Acres
$1,475,000 | 2 Barley Mill Drive, Wilmington, DE 19807
1/61
9

$1,475,000

Sold 01/14/25

4
Bedrooms
4,600
Square Feet
2.28
Acres

Location

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Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Building Information for 544 Way Road

Stories2Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size12.26 AC / 534,046 SF

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Property Information for 544 Way Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District County ID: 300200396545
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALEXIS I. DU PONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • 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: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $205,600
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $1,706
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $119,300
  • Land Assessed Value: $86,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: SE
  • Tax Lot: 107
  • School Tax: $5,097
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic, Bonus Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,289.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,289.00
  • Total SQFT: 5,289.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Northwest
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 818.10 x 897.60
  • Lot Features: Pond, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Front Yard
  • Parcel ID: 2250103
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Chair Railings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: French
  • Window Features: Palladian
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Gloucester Salem Counties Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.penzonerealty.com

Property History for 544 Way Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC495626

$730,000
Aug 16, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #678386382

$730,000
Jul 16, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC495626

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC495626

$730,000
08/16/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #678386382

$730,000
07/16/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC495626

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Public Records for 544 Way Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$12,102 ($1,009 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt5,125 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,125 SqFtStories2Lot Size534,046 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated2003ZoningSECountyNEW CASTLEAPN07-011.00-107Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 544 Way Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Brandywine Springs School
PublicK to 8

duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public9 to 12

William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
PublicK to 5

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: 544 Way Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
$730,000
4
5,289
534,046
$2,150,000
3
5,575
627,700
3
4,200
90,605
5
5,375
269,636
$625,000
4
3,300
90,169
$435,000
4
89,298

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