1 Penarth Drive

Wilmington, DE 19803

$575,000
Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,475 Sq. Ft.
$390 / Sq. Ft.
1,475
Sq. Ft.
$390
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A Perfect Blend of Location, Space, and Exceptional Features! This charming property offers a prime location, in the highly desirable neighborhood of Penarth in North Wilmington, offering easy access to major highways, top-rated schools, and local shopping and dining. Set on a hard-to-find, generous lot of a half acre, the home features a spacious yard, a custom-built deck added in 2022, and a lower concrete patio ideal for a hot tub, creating outdoor entertaining in style, gardening, or simply enjoying...A Perfect Blend of Location, Space, and Exceptional Features! This charming property offers a prime location, in the highly desirable neighborhood of Penarth in North Wilmington, offering easy access to major highways, top-rated schools, and local shopping and dining. Set on a hard-to-find, generous lot of a half acre, the home features a spacious yard, a custom-built deck added in 2022, and a lower concrete patio ideal for a hot tub, creating outdoor entertaining in style, gardening, or simply enjoying the tranquility of suburban living. An invisible dog fence surrounds the perimeter for your pets’ safety. Key updates make this home a standout, including a brand-new architectural roof installed in 2024, boasting a 50-year warranty for peace of mind. Inside, all windows have been replaced (except the laundry room), ensuring energy efficiency and a bright, fresh feel throughout. The kitchen, updated in 2016, is a chef’s delight, with modern finishes, appliances, and lighting while the laundry room was also updated. Additionally, the property includes a bonus room that can be transformed to fit your lifestyle – use it as a bedroom, a game room, a multimedia room, a home office, or added storage. This extra space adds versatility and value, giving you endless possibilities to customize your home to meet your needs. It used to be a garage. A space heater has been used and it stays cool in the summer. However, a heating system can be installed in the room adding 264 sf to the other 1,475 for a total of 1,739. Or you can convert it back to a garage. The home features a single-micron and activated charcoal water filtration system, providing pure and clean water throughout the house extending the life of major systems and healthy for you. With these thoughtful upgrades and more, this house offers modern comfort, fantastic outdoor space, and an unbeatable location. Don't miss this opportunity to make it your dream home! The home is being sold as is, where is, and inspections are allowed for the buyer's knowledge.
  1. Listed by Lorraine C Sheldon • EMORY HILL REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.
    P: (302)-561-0385 lorrainesheldon@emoryhill.com

Property Details for 1 Penarth Drive

Tax ID Number
06-054.00-020
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Split Level
Levels/Stories
2.5
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/16/2024 04:12 PM

Property Details for 1 Penarth Drive

StatusActive
MLS #DENC2068804
Days on Market96
Taxes$2,926 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1957
Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,087 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Building Information for 1 Penarth Drive

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,087 SF

Property Information for 1 Penarth Drive

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
  • 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: $82,700
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $682
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $55,000
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $27,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC15
  • Tax Lot: 020
  • School Tax: $2,243
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
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
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Living/Dining Room Combo, Lighting - Track, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Living/Dining Room Combo
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Lighting - Pendants
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Lighting - Recessed
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete, Basement - Unfinished
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,475.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,475.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,588.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8033/7625/8428/803376258428_512_384_WM_VUtZVtl0Mq4NPmus.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Drain, Interior Access, Partial, Shelving, Unfinished, Windows
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 50.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • 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 Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 164.00 x 137.60
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Pond, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
  • Parcel ID: 2229795
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Water Treat System, Wood Floors, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public, Filter
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 1 Penarth Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 1 Penarth Drive

Taxable ValueLand$27,700Additions$55,000Total$82,700
Tax Record2024$3,147 ($262 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,475 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,475 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,087 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957ZoningNC15CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-054.00-020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1 Penarth Drive

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

Springer Middle School
Public6 to 8

Brandywine High School
Public9 to 12

Brandywine SITE
Public10 to 12

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More information about 1 Penarth Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803

1 Penarth Drive is a single family home for sale in Wilmington, DE 19803. This property was listed for sale on September 25, 2024 by EMORY HILL REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC., it's currently listed at $575,000. It has been on the market for a total of 96 days and was last sold on May 26, 2005. This listing's school district is Brandywine School District. Nearby schools include Hanby Elementary School, Springer Middle School and Brandywine High School. 1 Penarth Drive is a 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 1,475 sqft single family home built in 1957.

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