5 Richards Drive

Wilmington, DE 19810

$699,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,000 Sq. Ft.
$233 / Sq. Ft.
3,000
Sq. Ft.
$233
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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.)
  1. Listed by Michael DiFonzo • RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
    P: (302)-764-0100 mikedifonzo@comcast.net

Property Details for 5 Richards Drive

Tax ID Number
06-044.00-368
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Traditional, Carriage House
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/21/2024 01:18 PM

Property Details for 5 Richards Drive

StatusActive
MLS #DENC2061462
Days on Market190
Taxes$3,499 / year
HOA Fees$200 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1791
Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Building Information for 5 Richards Drive

Stories-Year Built1791Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

Property Information for 5 Richards Drive

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: FORWOOD (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: TALLEY (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: BRANDYWINE (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $98,000
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $816
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $16,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Zoning: NC10
  • Zoning Dscrp: Residential
  • Tax Lot: 368
  • School Tax: $2,683
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Fireplace - Other
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Attached Bathroom
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Balcony Access, Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,000.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 725.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,000.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: West
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding, Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/7263/3572/803072633572_512_384_WM__bHhybtORD-T5rse.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement Type: Partial, Dirt Floor
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, 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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 221.10 x 99.10
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Cul-de-sac, Level
  • Road Responsibility: Public, State
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 2228242
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Storm
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Insulated, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.mikedifonzo.com

Property History for 5 Richards Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5 Richards Drive

Taxable ValueLand$16,700Additions$82,200Total$98,900
Tax Record2024$3,905 ($325 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,950 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,950 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931ZoningNC10CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-044.00-368Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Richards Drive

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

Talley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Brandywine 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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More information about 5 Richards Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810

5 Richards Drive is a single family home for sale in Wilmington, DE 19810. This property was listed for sale on May 17, 2024 by RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington, it's currently listed at $699,000. This listing's school district is Brandywine School District. Nearby schools include Forwood Elementary School, Talley Middle School and Brandywine High School. 5 Richards Drive is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, 3,000 sqft single family home built in 1791.

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