718 Princeton Road

Closed 9/22/26

Virtually Staged Basement room as an office

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Last Sold Price

$917,500

5 beds5 baths4,129 sqft

718 Princeton Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.46 acresLot Size

1957Year Built

$222/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$573/yrHOA Fees

7 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 718 Princeton Road, a classic colonial estate awaiting its next chapter on a premium corner lot in the highly desired Westover Hills neighborhood. This expansive 5-bedroom home retains its original architectural integrity and authentic vintage charm. Beautiful hardwood flooring flows seamlessly throughout the residence main and upper level, serving as a stunning foundation for your personal touches. The home's layout features 2 full baths and 3 half baths, all preserving their character-rich...Welcome to 718 Princeton Road, a classic colonial estate awaiting its next chapter on a premium corner lot in the highly desired Westover Hills neighborhood. This expansive 5-bedroom home retains its original architectural integrity and authentic vintage charm. Beautiful hardwood flooring flows seamlessly throughout the residence main and upper level, serving as a stunning foundation for your personal touches. The home's layout features 2 full baths and 3 half baths, all preserving their character-rich vintage styling. While the home is ready for your personal design ideas—including a kitchen that is ready for a custom remodel to match your taste—the property has been cared for. All major systems have been routinely maintained by licensed contractors, and peace of mind is assured with a brand-new HVAC system installed in 2025. Additional living space awaits in the partially finished basement, offering excellent potential for a recreation room, home gym, or private den. Don't miss this rare opportunity to bring your vision to a stately home on a prominent corner lot in Wilmington's premier neighborhood. Agent is a relative of seller. Home is being sold as-is. All offers will be accepted until 6pm on August 24th.

Listed by: Catherine V Matthews 302.285.5100 cmatthews@psre.com • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Listing closed: 09/22/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2107840

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Property Information for 718 Princeton Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,577 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 0703310011
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: WESTOVER HILLS
Subdivision: WESTOVER HILLS (NEW CASTLE DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (WILMINGTON DE)
Cross Street: Essex
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,176.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: 477.00
Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 953.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 476.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,429.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1957
Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,038 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

School District County ID: 300200396545
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: Wilmington (30906)

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
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2026
Tax Assessed Value: $704,300

Year Assessed: 2026
Zoning: NC15
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: 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: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,129.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 5,082.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
Construction Materials: Block, Blown-In Insulation, Brick, Stick Built, Other
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8052/9815/0854/805298150854_512_384_WM_lpRbyrN9x_TdmrpH.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Block Walls, Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Concrete, Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Block
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-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 3
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 152.7x131.2

Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Corner
Parcel ID: 2252759
Ground Rent Exists: No
Land Lease: No

Parking

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

Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Wood
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
Laundry Type: Basement
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vt-idx.psre.com/NH06529

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Screened

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Property History for 718 Princeton Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 22, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2107840	$917,500	—
Aug 24, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2107840		—
Aug 22, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2107840	$895,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/22/2026	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2107840	$917,500
08/24/2026	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2107840	—
08/22/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2107840	$895,000

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

Public Records for 718 Princeton Road

Taxable ValueLand$150,800Additions$553,500Total$704,300

Home Facts

Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,758 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,758 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1979ZoningNC15CountyNEW CASTLEAPN07-033.10-011

Schools near 718 Princeton Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Brandywine Springs School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	3.5 mi
1/10	duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
4/10	duPont (Alexis I.) High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi
8/10	Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	First State School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 11	2.3 mi
8/10	Conrad Schools of Science	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	2.7 mi
NR	Tower Hill School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Brandywine Springs School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	3.5 mi
1/10	duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
4/10	duPont (Alexis I.) High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
8/10	Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Public6 to 12 Choice school	0.6 mi
NR	First State School Public1 to 11 Nearby school	2.3 mi
8/10	Conrad Schools of Science Public6 to 12 Choice school	2.7 mi
NR	Tower Hill School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 718 Princeton Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$917,500	5	5	4,129	20,038
703 Essex Road, Greenville, DE 19807	$795,000	4	3	2,650	14,375
716 Princeton Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$755,000	4	4	3,375	27,443
801 Essex Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$810,000	4	3	2,775	16,117
701 Essex Road, Greenville, DE 19807	$540,000	4	3	–	20,473
802 Essex Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$820,000	6	6	3,800	26,136
714 Princeton Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	–	4	3	4,050	25,700
719 Princeton Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$10	6	5	575	32,670
803 Essex Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$560,000	4	3	3,275	13,504
727 Greenwood Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$525,000	3	3	–	18,731
721 Greenwood Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$939,000	4	4	8,756	20,909
804 Essex Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$615,000	4	4	–	29,621
800 Essex Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$830,000	4	3	3,500	17,860
719 Greenwood Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$754,500	5	4	3,250	20,909
712 Princeton Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	–	5	4	3,200	23,522
715 Princeton Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	$480,000	4	5	–	1,829,520

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