605 River Road

Closed 11/7/22
Closed 11/7/22
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Front Door
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Garage & Back Door
Front door
Hallway
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Powder Room
Kitchen
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Dining Room/Kitchen
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Living Room
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Sunroom
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Upstairs Hallway
Hallway Bathroom
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Bed Room Two
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Bed Room Three
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Bed Room Three
Bed Room Four
Bed Room Four
Bed Room Four
Bed Room Four
Bed Room Four
Basement Bar
Sold
Last Sold Price
$386,000
4 beds1,975 sqft$195/sqft
605 River Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,405 sq ftLot Size
1935Year Built
$195/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Move-in ready, right-size home on River Rd.! Tucked along the quiet, picturesque River Rd. is this 4BRs/2
½ bath classic brick Colonial that has premium location. Home has sprawling front lawn and faces scene setting greenery directly opposite, creating park-like ambiance and offering front row seating for the changing seasons. Bathed in morning sun, this 2-story home is accented with hunter green shutters, arc brickwork, winding brick walkway, robust shrubs and driveway that wraps around to 1-car...Move-in ready, right-size home on River Rd.! Tucked along the quiet, picturesque River Rd. is this 4BRs/2
½ bath classic brick Colonial that has premium location. Home has sprawling front lawn and faces scene setting greenery directly opposite, creating park-like ambiance and offering front row seating for the changing seasons. Bathed in morning sun, this 2-story home is accented with hunter green shutters, arc brickwork, winding brick walkway, robust shrubs and driveway that wraps around to 1-car garage/extra parking pad. Step through bright yellow front door into sun-splashed center hall where you have 1st glimpse of polished hardwood floors and wide baseboards that appear throughout home. To right of foyer is LR/FR that is expansive, which is easily confirmed when one realizes collection of furnishings of
couches, chairs and coffee table aptly fit and offer easy, intentional style. Far wall boasts Wedgewood
blue painted accent wall of beautiful white built-ins with shelves/cabinets/entertainment center, while
brick wood-burning FP lays claim to side wall. Off LR/FR is gem of home! 1/2 glass pane door leads out
to lived-in, laid-back sun porch where days of peaceful reading, endless napping and evening
conversations are sure to be on the list! Appreciate white-painted brick wall and enjoy succession of
windows that make up remaining 3 walls. This getaway envelopes one in a greenhouse enclave and
offers views to both side and back yards, while ceiling fan provides continual breeze. Easy pull-down
natural color blinds offer option of shade or sun, and back door grants access to pleasing patio of
wrought-iron chairs, potted plants and simple serenity. To left of center hall is updated front-to-back
open concept floorplan with seamless blend of DR and kitchen, creating easy flow, circular movement. DR has combination of charm and character and showcases gorgeous bay window with deep ledge that
spans front wall and invites plants to bloom and natural light to stream in engulfing the duo of rooms. Angled, stunning built-in upper glass front corner hutch, an architectural element of earlier decade,
lends both beauty and bountiful storage to the room. Long granite-topped breakfast bar with tuck under
stools connects DR to kitchen as well as offering extra seating and extra prep space. Kitchen
features contrasting white countertops around perimeter of room, warm wood cabinets and sleek SS
Whirlpool/Frigidaire appliances. Contemporary rubbed bronze hardware accents large kitchen sink. 1/2
glass pane door leads out to driveway and adds natural light to already airy room. Kitchen entrance
wraps back to hall. Nestled at the back of long and wide foyer is convenient 1st floor blue/white PR, deep
coat closet and entrance to partially finished LL with 2 rooms. Handsome knotty pine paneling is
backdrop for LL rec/play/game room that features wood-trimmed bar and easy-seating bar chairs. Relish
this space for daytime games and movie nights! In addition, 2nd room is home to door to outside, W & D
and utility sink plus shelving/workbench. Great area for hobbyist, craftsman and all-around handyman! All hardwood steps lead from delightful foyer up to 2nd level, where wide baseboards and golden
hardwoods are mirrored from 1st floor. At top of steps is huge BR of angled ceiling, roomy closet and
ceiling fan. Travel up 2 steps and there are 2 more large secondary BRs, hall closet for linens and things,
and hall bath of retro yellow/blue tile paired with modern cabinet vanity and silver sconce up-lighting. Primary BR has its own private space! This sage green substantial BR boasts walk-in closet/shelving and
its own retro iconic black/white tile bath with cabinet vanity, shower and linen closet. Partly fenced-in
backyard is large and lush with thriving trees and lovely patio where one can enjoy outdoors in private,
peaceful setting. Home is less than 1 mile from Philadelphia Pike and 5 mins. to I-95. Remarkable home
in Riverside Garden!
  • Listed by: Mary T Kelly 302.540.0976 thekellyteam21@gmail.com • Century 21 Emerald
  • Listed by: Michael Doyle 610.348.5166 michael.doyle99@gmail.com • Century 21 Emerald
Listing closed: 11/07/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2031728
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Property Information for 605 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,246 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: New Castle County
  • Tax ID Number: 06-146.00-136
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: RIVERSIDE GARDENS
  • Subdivision: RIVERSIDE GARDENS (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Legal Subdivision: RIVERSIDE GARDENS
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,975.00
  • 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, Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Brandywine (30901)
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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $63,500
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $524
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $50,300
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $13,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • Tax Lot: 136
  • School Tax: $1,722
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # 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
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,975.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,975.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,975.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8018/9771/6332/801897716332_512_384_WM_cWVcDAQnAP8nNYQn.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70.00 x 108.30
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2247686
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 605 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2031728

$386,000—
Sep 24, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2031728

—
Sep 24, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2031728

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2031728

$386,000
09/24/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2031728

—
09/24/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2031728

—

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

Public Records for 605 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,541 ($295 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,975 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,975 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-146.00-136Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 605 River Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Public - K to 12
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mount Pleasant High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brandywine SITE
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
PublicK to 12

duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mount Pleasant 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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This home: 605 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
$386,000
4
1,975
7,405
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$219,900
4
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7,405
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4
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7,405
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7,841
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