1 Red Oak Rd
$3,075,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
10
Baths
10,300 Sq. Ft.
$299 / Sq. Ft.
10,300
Sq. Ft.
$299
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 6/30/22Virtual Tour
Closed 6/30/22Virtual Tour
Description
When Governor Charles Miller built One Red Oak Road, he created one of Delaware's landmark residences. Completed in 1905, Governor Miller's home is now a stunning private estate gracing its own city block, with fully enclosed grounds of just over one acre. The current owner purchased the property in 2000 and immediately began a three-year renovation that both restored the home's original beauty and modernized it to accommodate a contemporary lifestyle. The complete renovation comprised, in part,...When Governor Charles Miller built One Red Oak Road, he created one of Delaware's landmark residences. Completed in 1905, Governor Miller's home is now a stunning private estate gracing its own city block, with fully enclosed grounds of just over one acre. The current owner purchased the property in 2000 and immediately began a three-year renovation that both restored the home's original beauty and modernized it to accommodate a contemporary lifestyle. The complete renovation comprised, in part, Ludowici tile roof; electrical service; eight-zoned HVAC; major plumbing upgrades; full house Creston sound system and an award-winning two-story addition with full basement. The main floor's large, classic rooms flow easily into one another and feature exquisite woodwork and crown moldings, all of which were restored by hand. Large double-entry foyer opens to a welcoming reception room on the left with a unique stepped-in design marble fireplace. To the right of the foyer, the music room and living room, with another large marble fireplace, are open to one another. Elegant, formal dining room accommodates a variety of seating arrangements and includes a large, curved window seat under the bay window. The well-appointed butler's pantry connects the kitchen to the dining room and features the original radiator plate warmer, a wine refrigerator, ice machine and drawers lined specifically for silver storage. The thoughtfully designed gourmet kitchen has custom-height granite counters and ample storage. The distinctive selection of appliances includes: a Thermador six-burner cooktop with downdraft and additional ventilation in the ceiling, two wall ovens, two warming drawers, a Sub-Zero refrigerator with two freezer drawers, built-in Sharp microwave, two Miele dishwashers and a kick-plate floor vacuum. The kitchen opens to the step-down family room with a painting above the fireplace that lifts at the touch of a button to reveal the television. A generous mudroom with built-in cabinetry for storage, radiant heat flooring and an informal powder room leads from the kitchen to the mature gardens and additional off-street parking for two cars. A gracious, curving staircase rises from the main entry foyer to the second floor. Large master suite with built-ins and unique Jefferson door offers views of both Rockford Park and Olmsted-designed parkway. French doors connect the master bedroom to a large dressing room with plenty of natural light and another pair of French doors that open to the suite's second private balcony overlooking the pool and gardens. A sumptuous bath boasts radiant heat flooring, an over-sized steam shower, and large Jacuzzi tub. Three more large bedroom suites are located along separate hallways. A well-planned laundry room with a Jacuzzi sink for delicates and sweater dryer racks behind louvered doors with a dedicated extraction fan complete the second floor. The third floor features a large project room with numerous built-ins, bedroom with full bath and morning kitchen, a secondary study with abundant custom storage, and a private guest suite with sitting room and full bath. All levels of the home are accessible by the elevator. The lower level yields unexpected surprises for a home of this vintage. The gym, with reinforced floor and walls, has a dedicated ventilation extractor. A sauna and a full bath are located off the recreation room. A separate hallway leads to a 3000 bottle wine cellar with antique stone flooring, rough hewn plaster, and separate temperature control with remote monitoring. Seasonal living space outside includes a large, covered porch overlooking a generous heated plaster pool and slate patio. Pool house has a nicely equipped kitchen, changing area, and full bathroom. Extended family, visitors or staff will be comfortable in the apartment located above the pool house and two-car garage.
Listing Agents
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Property Details for 1 Red Oak Road
Tax ID Number
26-006.30-004
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 05/21/2024 11:24 PM
Property Details for 1 Red Oak Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DENC486372 |
| Days on Market | 650 |
| Taxes | $19,722 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 AC / 50,094 SF |
| County | New Castle County |
Location
Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Building Information for 1 Red Oak Road
Stories3Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,094 SF
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$16,838 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$15,195
Property Taxes
$1,644
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 1 Red Oak Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
- School District County ID: 300200396545
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: NEW CASTLE
- MLS Area: Wilmington (30906)
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: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $426,900
- Year Assessed: 2018
- County Tax: $1,094
- Improvement Assessed Value: $384,900
- City Town Tax: $8,517
- Land Assessed Value: $42,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: 0
- Historic: Yes
- Zoning: 26R-1
- Zoning Dscrp: Property is part of Kentmere Parkway Historic District
- Tax Lot: 004
- School Tax: $10,583
- School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Exercise Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office, Bedroom 6, Bonus Room
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 39.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 18.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 4
- Room Type: Study
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 5
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Width: 22.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 6
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 18.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 9
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Pantry, Wet Bar
Room 10
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 23.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
- Room Type: Study
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 14
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 22.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 18.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 16
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 19.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 20
- Room Type: Office
- Room Length: 22.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 21
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 22
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 21.0
- Room Width: 27.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 23
- Room Type: Exercise Room
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 18.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 24
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 25
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 25.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Wet Bar, Built-Ins
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2003
- Total Finished SQFT: 10,300.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 10,300.00
- Total SQFT: 10,300.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Elevators Count: 1
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Tile
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Full, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, 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-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 7
- # Bathrooms Half: 3
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 360.00 x 218.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Landscaping
- Fencing: Fully
- Parcel ID: 2390707
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 5
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 6
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: Elevator
- Security Features: Security System
- Door Features: Storm, French
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Palladian, Replacement
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIlaPTfN3z4
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Water Fountains, Street Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s), Balcony
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: In Ground, Heated, Fenced
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, Underground
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
Property History for 1 Red Oak Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC486372 | $3,075,000 | — |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — | |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Price Change BRIGHT #DENC486372 | $3,250,000 | — |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — | |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — | |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — | |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — | |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DENC486372 | $3,600,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC486372 | $3,600,000 | — |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252927514 | $10 | — |
| Jan 10, 2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC243704 | $1,800,000 | — |
| Dec 1, 1999 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC243704 | — | |
| Dec 1, 1998 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC243704 | $2,250,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC486372 | $3,075,000 |
| 04/23/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — |
| 04/23/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — |
| 04/12/2022 | Price Change BRIGHT #DENC486372 | $3,250,000 |
| 03/25/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — |
| 03/23/2021 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — |
| 03/23/2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — |
| 01/25/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC486372 | — |
| 03/24/2020 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DENC486372 | $3,600,000 |
| 09/10/2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC486372 | $3,600,000 |
| 04/27/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252927514 | $10 |
| 01/10/2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC243704 | $1,800,000 |
| 12/01/1999 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC243704 | — |
| 12/01/1998 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC243704 | $2,250,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1 Red Oak Road
Taxable ValueLand$42,000Additions$384,900Total$426,900
Tax Record2024$13,321 ($1,110 / month)
Home Facts
Beds10Baths5Total Finished SqFt10,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt10,300 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Zoning26R-1CountyNEW CASTLEAPN26-006.30-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1 Red Oak Road
This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highlands Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Meadowood Program PublicK 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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