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MLS# DENC2061462 – 5 Richards Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810

Open House
Sun October 27th  12:00pm — 2:00pm
Price: $699,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 2 full, 1 half
Living Area SqFt: 3,000
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residential
Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Lot Size SqFt: 21,344
Year Built: 1791
Neighborhood: Clair Manor
Days on Website: 159

Courtesy of Michael DiFonzo, RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington john@johnwford.com

Property Description

A rare and unusual find! Come see this outstanding 2 1/2 story home, with the original structure dating back to 1791! This property also includes a separate carriage house which is currently used as a rental property, garnering $1,400/month. This home was constructed for Isaac Grubb, a member of the Grubb family that originally settled in North Wilmington. House was part of a dairy farm. The property also includes a separate carriage house which is currently used as a rental property. This home has been meticulously maintained by the present owner and improved over the years. Features include front open porch with slate floor. Living room includes original pine floors with 2 fireplaces and wood stove. Large stately dining room with built in shelves and corner cabinet. Kitchen includes ceiling fan, granite countertops, steel appliances, including new dishwasher and refrigerator. First floor also includes powder room and main floor laundry. Large family room, 3 season porch/den and 2 stairways to second floor. Second floor includes master bedroom with full refurbished bath. Bedrooms include built in cabinets, desks, pine floors, fireplace in second bedroom and a second floor terrace. Newly installed 22′ x 30′ rear patio with brick pavers that includes 2 fire pits and paver walkways. Whole house fan, 2 attic fans and updated electric make this home complete! Carriage house has a tenant on a month to month lease, which also could be used as an in-law-suite. Warranty included for buyer, which covers the main residential house. Close to shopping, restaurants and major roads, See this one today! (More information about the carriage house is in the documents section of this listing.)

Open House

Property Details and Features

  • Property Access
  • Road Responsibility: Public,State
  • Appliances & Equipment
  • Washer
  • Dryer – Electric
  • Refrigerator
  • Basement
  • Partial
  • Dirt Floor
  • Bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • 2 bathrooms on all upper levels
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 1 half bathroom on main level
  • Bedrooms
  • 4 bedrooms on upper levels
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Building
  • 3,000 sqft living area
  • 3,000 sqft above grade (finished)
  • Built in 1791
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall,Plaster Walls
  • 2.5 levels
  • Colonial
  • Traditional
  • Carriage House
  • Stone
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco
  • Cooling
  • Electric
  • Window Unit(s)
  • Doors
  • Six Panel
  • Storm
  • Exterior Features
  • Outbuilding(s)
  • Fireplaces
  • 3 fireplaces
  • Wood
  • Floors
  • Hardwood
  • Carpet
  • Foundation
  • Stone
  • Heating
  • Oil
  • Baseboard – Hot Water
  • Radiator
  • Home Owner’s Association
  • HOA Fee: $200
  • Fee Freq: Annually
  • Interior Features
  • Attic/House Fan
  • Built-Ins
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Kitchen – Eat-In
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Floors
  • Laundry
  • Main Floor
  • Listing
  • 159 days on market
  • $233 per sqft
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residential
  • Location
  • County: New Castle
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • MLS Area: Brandywine (30901)
  • Subdivision: Clair Manor
  • Lot
  • 21,344 sqft
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 221.10 x 99.10
  • 0.49 acres
  • Backs – Parkland
  • Cul-de-sac
  • Level
  • Parking
  • Paved Parking
  • Property
  • Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s),Terrace
  • Roof
  • Asphalt
  • Shingle
  • Schools
  • School District: BRANDYWINE
  • Elementary School: FORWOOD
  • Middle School: TALLEY
  • High School: BRANDYWINE
  • Sewer
  • Public Sewer
  • Taxes
  • City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $816
  • County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • School Tax: $2,683
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,499
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Utilities
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service,Circuit Breakers
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Cable TV
  • Windows
  • Energy Efficient
  • Insulated
  • Replacement

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$699,000 – 5 Richards Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810

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This content last updated on October 22, 2024 7:02AM.