5 Richards Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810
- $669,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 3,000
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $669,000
- List Price
- $699,000
- Closing Date
- Jan 15, 2025
- Days on Market
- 194
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- DENC2061462
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 3,000
- Lot Size (Acres)
- 0.49
- Style
- Colonial, Traditional, Carriage House
- Year Built
- 1791
- County
- New Castle
- School District
- Brandywine
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.)
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Additional Information
- Area
- Brandywine (30901)
- Subdivision
- Clair Manor
- Taxes
- $3499
- HOA Fee
- $200
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- Interior Features
- Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- School District
- Brandywine
- Elementary School
- Forwood
- Middle School
- Talley
- High School
- Brandywine
- Fireplaces
- 3
- Fireplace Description
- Wood
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Carpet
- Exterior Features
- Outbuilding(s)
- Heating
- Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
- Heating Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Utilities
- Cable TV
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Basement
- Yes
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington. Contact:
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