544 Way Rd

Wilmington, DE 19807

$730,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
5,289 Sq. Ft.
$138 / Sq. Ft.
5,289
Sq. Ft.
$138
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/27/20
Closed 8/27/20

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

Property Details for 544 Way Road

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
LISTING CLOSED: 08/27/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 544 Way Road

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC495626
Days on Market10
Taxes$6,803 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1923
Lot Size12.26 AC / 534,046 SF
CountyNew Castle County
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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
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3041/9685/9977/304196859977_512_384_WM_Hi7klQEBI36wX-jD.jpg
  • 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
Brandywine Springs School
Public - K to 8
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public - 9 to 12
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
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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