235 Philadelphia Pike
235 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
$294,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
3,325 Sq. Ft.
$88 / Sq. Ft.
3,325
Sq. Ft.
$88
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 4/1/22
Closed 4/1/22
Description
It is believed the Penny House history goes back to when this stone home was first built in 1749 by Arthur Penny. His sons David and William then worked as joiners (cabinet makers) in the house on the popular King's Highway which led north to Philadelphia. Well-known local artist, Robert Shaw (who had grown up in the porter's ledge with his family at nearby Rockwood) moved to the Penny House in 1881. It had been divided into 2 separate residences, each with its own fireplace and stairway. In the...It is believed the Penny House history goes back to when this stone home was first built in 1749 by Arthur Penny. His sons David and William then worked as joiners (cabinet makers) in the house on the popular King's Highway which led north to Philadelphia. Well-known local artist, Robert Shaw (who had grown up in the porter's ledge with his family at nearby Rockwood) moved to the Penny House in 1881. It had been divided into 2 separate residences, each with its own fireplace and stairway. In the late 1940's, Annie Shaw sold it to the the Travis family, who later built many of the homes in Penny Acres and lived in the Penny Barn in back of the house. They converted it to one residence. It was later sold to James W. Bellah, an author of many Western stories which were later turned into films such as "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon." Details such as the beaded beams in the main bedroom show the care that was taken to construct these utilitarian elements and create a graceful room with stone walls creating deep windows looking out on the grounds behind the house. The home was said to have been a toll stop on the Philadelphia Turnpike and became witness to the "W 3R Route" which took the Continental troops over 700 miles from Rhode Island to Yorktown, Virginia. The troops included both Lafayette and Washington (who is said to like to stop for its cool spring water). Probably in the 19th century, a thick stone wall was built to separate this peaceful retreat from the present day Philadelphia Pike. Today this 3 bedroom home includes a large parlor with what was probably the cooking fireplace, a magnificent piece with some of the legends of the house's history mounted on a wooden plaque over it. At some point probably in the early 20th century, it had been covered over with wallboard and wallpaper. Moving up one of the 2 staircases, we find another beautiful room---the main bedroom on the 2nd level, with the original beaded wooden joists (probably created by the Penny family). Another staircase here leads up to the attic, complete with original rafters imprinted with Roman numerals used to aid in roof construction. The landscaped grounds include a springhouse, the former cow pond, a gazebo made from a Victorian bell tower, a former garage, potting shed, and an outbuilding once used as an antique shop. An album in the house contains many photographs filled with the antiques from that period. The house has been featured on Wilmington Garden Day.
- Listed by Carolyn Z Roland • Patterson-Schwartz-HockessinP: 3022393000 oldhome@psre.com
- Listed by Mary Norris • Patterson-Schwartz-HockessinP: 3022393000 mary.norris@psre.com
Property Details for 235 Philadelphia Pike
Tax ID Number
0613900091
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 08/27/2022 12:37 PM
Property Details for 235 Philadelphia Pike
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DENC2002258 |
| Days on Market | 192 |
| Taxes | $3,136 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1749 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF |
| County | New Castle County |
Location
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Building Information for 235 Philadelphia Pike
Stories2Year Built1749Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
Payment Calculator
$1,866 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,604
Property Taxes
$261
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 235 Philadelphia Pike
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
- School District Name: BRANDYWINE
- School District County ID: 300200396892
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: HARLAN (NEW CASTLE DE)
- Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
- High School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
- 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
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Type of Condo
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $86,700
- Year Assessed: 2020
- County Tax: $960
- Improvement Assessed Value: $71,611
- Land Assessed Value: $15,100
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- School Tax: $2,175
- School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
- Stories: Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,325.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 3,325.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Main Entrance Orientation: East
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Wood, Other
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Masonry, Plaster Walls
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Size Dimensions: 97x120
- Lot Features: Landscaping, Pond, Rear Yard
- Road Surface Type: Black Top
- Road Responsibility: City/County
- Fencing: Board, Other
- Location Type: Urban
- Parcel ID: 2245939
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Land Lease: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Electric Alarm
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vt-idx.psre.com/HK29427
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls, Water Fountains
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 150 Amps
- Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Property History for 235 Philadelphia Pike
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 235 Philadelphia Pike
Taxable ValueLand$15,100Additions$71,600Total$86,700
Tax Record2023$3,101 ($258 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,525 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,525 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1749ZoningNC10CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-139.00-091Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 235 Philadelphia Pike
This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Mount Pleasant High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Program for Rigor and Innovation in Education Private6 to 8 |
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