1422 Athens Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
$540,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,350 Sq. Ft.
$230 / Sq. Ft.
2,350
Sq. Ft.
$230
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 2/28/25
Closed 2/28/25
Description
This is only the 2nd time the home has been offered for sale since being built in 1958! Rarely available just totally-updated Raised Ranch home in the desirable Green Acres neighborhood in always in-demand North Wilmington, Delaware in the sought-after Brandywine School District. North Wilmington has always been sought after for its convenient way of life w/ everything literally minutes away. This gorgeous home has it all, featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an oversized 1 car garage w/ inside &...This is only the 2nd time the home has been offered for sale since being built in 1958! Rarely available just totally-updated Raised Ranch home in the desirable Green Acres neighborhood in always in-demand North Wilmington, Delaware in the sought-after Brandywine School District. North Wilmington has always been sought after for its convenient way of life w/ everything literally minutes away. This gorgeous home has it all, featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an oversized 1 car garage w/ inside & rear access, 2 car concrete driveway, a brand new rear deck w/ home entry & stairs to backyard, laundry room w/ Samsung front loading washer & dryer & utility sink, a kids teepee/play fort & pets room on a level lot that gets sun all day w/ an already partially fenced 4 sided yard. Plenty of room to spread out inside & outside. Brand New Updates: Huge Chef's custom kitchen w/ island wide-open to the dining & living rooms w/ White Shaker Style cabinetry w/ Brushed Brass hardware, Quartz countertops & backsplash, stainless steel: Samsung side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, Samsung 5 burner gas range w/ griddle & Convection oven, Samsung Microwave in the island, Samsung dishwasher, Range Hood, double bowl undermount sink, disposal, pantry, Matte Black faucet & pendant lighting, LED recessed lighting. Brand new full baths (Tub & Shower). Brand new GAF 50 year architectural shingle roof. Brand new Energy Efficient Arcoaire HVAC systems (gas heat & central air). Brand new Honeywell programmable thermostat. Brand new Energy Efficient Rheem gas hot water heater. Brand new LED recessed lighting in every room throughout the home (even in the garage). Brand new Energy Efficient Low-E windows. Brand new Energy Efficient double front entry, sliding glass & exterior doors. Brand new 6-panel interior doors. Brand new double-wide closets in every bedroom. Brand new James Hardie Siding. Brand new flashing, soffits, fascia, gutters & downspouts. The entire interior & exterior was just professionally painted. The original Oak hardwood floors were just professionally refinished. Brand new Matte Black & Brushed Brass light fixtures inside & outside. Matte Black garage & entry doors. Brand new Matte Black faucets, bath hardware, doorknobs & hinges. Brand new Brushed Brass & Chrome Rainhead shower & bath fixtures. Brand new custom wall, shower & floor tile in the baths. Brand new bath vanities & sinks. Brand new Matte Black & Brushed Brass Bath Mirrors. Brand new low-flow dual flush toilets. Brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring. Rare for North Wilmington, wide open & flowing floor plan, lots of windows, closets & storage. Rare double-wide closets. This home gets a ton of light & is bright all day. Plenty of room to entertain, for kids & pets playroom, fitness center, Peloton, Pilates, Yoga, home office, arts & crafts, home business. The yard is perfect for relaxing, playing, kids, pets, entertaining, your next BBQ, birthday, party or special occasion. The yard is also perfect for gardening, raised organic vegetable, herb & flower beds. All day sun is great for having your own Homestead & growing whatever you want. Amazing walkable location (very rare in N. Wilmington). Minutes to everything: Target, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Sprouts, restaurants, shopping, banks, doctors, pharmacies, schools, parks & libraries. Easy access to 95, 495, 202, 476, 1, 12, 322, 141 & 52. 10 minutes to Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington & Claymont (free parking) AMTRAK/SEPTA train stations & hospitals, 20 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport, 30 minutes to Center City Philadelphia & University of Delaware. Right by the DE/PA line. All showings start at the Grand Opening Open House this Saturday, February 1 from 12 noon to 2 PM EST. All first-time home buyers are entitled to a 0.5% reduction in the DE transfer tax rate which may be claimed at the time of closing.
Listing Agent
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tim.owen@compass.comP: (267)-282-1136
Property Details for 1422 Athens Road
Tax ID Number
06-094.00-029
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleRaised Ranch/Rambler, Mid-Century Modern
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 02/28/2025 02:09 PM
Property Details for 1422 Athens Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DENC2075160 |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Taxes | $2,337 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF |
| County | New Castle County |
Building Information for 1422 Athens Road
Stories2Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Property Information for 1422 Athens Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Airport less than 10 miles
- School District Name: BRANDYWINE
- School District County ID: 300200396892
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: CARRCROFT (NEW CASTLE DE)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER (NEW CASTLE DE)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
- HighSchoolSource: 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: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $65,000
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $524
- Improvement Assessed Value: $51,600
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $13,400
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Tax Lot: 029
- School Tax: $1,814
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Green Info
- Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Flooring, HVAC, Lighting
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,350.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,350.00
- Total SQFT: 2,350.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick, HardiPlank Type
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Solid Hardwood
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 70.00 x 120.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing: Partially
- Parcel ID: 2239362
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven/Range - Gas, Energy Efficient Appliances, Dual Flush Toilets
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Double Entry, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Replacement, Screens
- Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, 220 Volts
Property History for 1422 Athens Road
| 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 1422 Athens Road
Taxable ValueLand$13,400Additions$51,600Total$65,000
Tax Record2024$2,474 ($206 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-094.00-029
Schools near 1422 Athens Road
This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| 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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