809 Shipley Rd

Wilmington, DE 19803

$785,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2,475 Sq. Ft.
$317 / Sq. Ft.
2,475
Sq. Ft.
$317
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/10/23
Closed 8/10/23
2.45 Acres
Detached garage with staircase to upper level
Slate walkway and portico entrance
Grand center hall foyer entrance
Custom built-in closets w/African mahogany doors
Living room with custom built-ins
Gas fireplace & custom mantel
View towards foyer and dining room
Sunroom or gorgeous home office space
Two sets of doors connect the living and sunrooms
Formal dining room with crown & chair rail molding
Beautiful light from the replacement windows
Kitchen w/Corian countertops & tile backsplash
Breakfast bar
Views towards the powder room
Stainless steel appliances
Mudroom off kitchen & screened in porch
Powder room with new marble tile floor
Huge screened in porch
Porch with beautiful wood floor
2nd floor primary bedroom
Primary bedroom with built-ins
Primary bedroom with custom walk-in closet
Totally renovated hall bathroom w/stained glass
Beautiful tile in the shower/tub combination
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3 with door to 2nd floor deck
Bedroom 3
2nd floor deck overlooks the yard
Staircase to the 3rd floor
3rd floor bedroom 4
Bedroom 4
Full bathroom with shower between bedrooms 4 & 5
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 5 with kitchenette
Patio and view of Jerith aluminum fencing
View of the back of the detached garage
Red barn and 2-car garage
View of gardens and land
Plenty of parking
2nd floor of the detached garage - ready to finish
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Description

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime home with a detached 2+ car garage, barn and additional detached 2-car garage that sits on almost 2.5 acres in North Wilmington! Built in 1920, this 3-story brick colonial features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, oak and Douglas fir wood floors, custom millwork, first floor 9 foot ceilings, and a beautiful blend of old world charm and modern living conveniences. Tucked behind the trees with access from the ½ circle driveway from Old Mill Lane, the slate walkway leads...Don’t miss this once in a lifetime home with a detached 2+ car garage, barn and additional detached 2-car garage that sits on almost 2.5 acres in North Wilmington! Built in 1920, this 3-story brick colonial features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, oak and Douglas fir wood floors, custom millwork, first floor 9 foot ceilings, and a beautiful blend of old world charm and modern living conveniences. Tucked behind the trees with access from the ½ circle driveway from Old Mill Lane, the slate walkway leads to the front portico and stunning grand foyer entrance! Thoughtful built-ins made with African mahogany doors adorn this space and flow into the spacious living room featuring a wall of built-in bookcases, custom mantel over a gas fireplace flanked by two sets of French doors leading to the sunroom overlooking the gorgeous grounds. Back off the foyer is the formal dining room with exquisite crown and chair rail moldings and access to the kitchen with glass cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and positioned conveniently next to the charming powder room with new marble tile flooring and large mudroom space. The mudroom leads to the gorgeous and spacious 21 x 19 screened-in porch with wood flooring that opens to the yard and is a few steps away from the 25' x 25’ detached garage with staircase to 2nd floor that is ready to be finished into a separate living quarters, home office or the bonus space you need! Back inside, the staircase leads to the 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms and remodeled hall bathroom with a custom stained glass window. One bedroom that recently served as a home office and features a 9’ x 22’ second floor deck/balcony! The primary bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet with custom built-ins & tons of natural light. The third floor includes 2 bedrooms (1 equipped with a kitchenette) and a full Jack & Jill bathroom with tiled shower. Outside, beautiful landscaping, plantings and a stonewall lead to the barn with loft and lower 2-car garage with driveway and access to Shipley Road. Additional highlights are copper gutters and downspouts 2010, new single layer roof 2022, new gas boiler 2023, new gas hot water heater 2023, replacement windows throughout, portion of the yard is gated with aluminum Jerith fencing. This is a rare offering!

Listing Agents

  1. Cathy Ortner

    Cathy Ortner

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    cathy.ortner@compass.com

    P: (302)-540-1425

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  2. Brian George

    Brian George

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    brian.george@compass.com

    P: (302)-981-7943

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Property Details for 809 Shipley Road

Tax ID Number
06-122.00-008
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional, Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/21/2024 11:25 PM

Property Details for 809 Shipley Road

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC2044674
Days on Market8
Taxes$4,846 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size2.45 AC / 106,722 SF
CountyNew Castle County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 809 Shipley Road

Stories3Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size2.45 AC / 106,722 SF

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Property Information for 809 Shipley Road

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: $137,000
  • County Tax: $1,130
  • Zoning: NC15
  • School Tax: $3,716
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $11,167
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Mud Room, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Balcony Access
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, Fireplace - Gas, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Chair Rail
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 9
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 10
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 12
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,475.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,475.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8024/2389/9586/802423899586_512_384_WM_c2noUQSq47G3fxr7.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Road Frontage
  • Fencing: Aluminum, Decorative
  • Parcel ID: 2244363
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Carport, Driveway
  • Detached Carport - # of Spaces: 4.0
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.OGgroupRE.com

Property History for 809 Shipley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2044674

$785,000—
Jun 30, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2044674

—
Jun 30, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2044674

—
Jun 23, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2044674

$800,000—
Mar 26, 2004

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC133508

$585,000—
Jan 28, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC133508

—
Jan 9, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC133508

$589,900—
Feb 17, 1998

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC312252

$254,000—
Jan 16, 1998

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC312252

—
Oct 7, 1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC312252

$259,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2044674

$785,000
06/30/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2044674

—
06/30/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2044674

—
06/23/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2044674

$800,000
03/26/2004

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC133508

$585,000
01/28/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC133508

—
01/09/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC133508

$589,900
02/17/1998

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC312252

$254,000
01/16/1998

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC312252

—
10/07/1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC312252

$259,000

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Schools near 809 Shipley Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Carrcroft Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Springer Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mount Pleasant High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brandywine SITE
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Carrcroft Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Springer 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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