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5 RICHARDS DRIVE, Wilmington, DE 19810

$699,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
3,000  sqft

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.)

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
May 17, 2024 — 181 days ago
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington, Michael DiFonzo (302-764-0100)
Office Phone:
302-477-3900
MLS ID:
DENC2061462

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic/House Fan,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Kitchen - Eat-In,Window Treatments,Wood Floors
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Den,Bedroom 1
Appliances:
Washer,Dryer - Electric,Refrigerator
Laundry:
Main Floor
Basement:
Partial,Dirt Floor
Flooring:
Hardwood,Carpet
A/C:
Window Unit(s)
Heating:
Y, Baseboard - Hot Water,Radiator, Oil
Fireplace:
Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 3
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Outbuilding(s), Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Colonial,Traditional,Carriage House
Parking:
Paved Parking

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt,Shingle
Windows:
Energy Efficient,Insulated,Replacement
General:
Stone,Vinyl Siding,Stucco, 2, Stone

Location

HOA Amenities:
200.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
BRANDYWINE
County:
NEW CASTLE

Lot

Zoning:
NC10, 06-044.00-368

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable TV, 200+ Amp Service,Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions:
All personal property

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington, Michael DiFonzo

About Wilmington, DE

Housing

Number of Units
97,766
Median Home Value
$285,452
Median Rent
$964

36.50% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.24% are vacant.

Commute

Car
67.77%
Public Transportation
4.49%
Walk to Work
2.54%
Work from Home
24.61%
Other
0.25%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
220,356
Median Age
40.50
Median Household Size
2.47

Education

High School
31.55%
Associate’s Degree
6.50%
Bachelor’s Degree
21.70%
Graduate Degree
16.21%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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