Welcome to 1211 1/2 McKennans Church Road, this CHARMING 18TH-CENTURY FARMHOUSE beautifully marries original character with modern conveniences. With 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms spread across 2,450 square feet, this home ensures ample space for comfortable living. From the front door, step into a foyer where you will find the spacious family room to your right, which boasts a gas fireplace, recessed lights, a bay window and plenty of natural sunlight. The home retains its HISTORIC CHARM with ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS in many areas, while modern upgrades like a newer water heater and boiler (both installed in 2023) ensure efficiency and comfort. Through the hall you will enter the dining room flaunting oversized baseboard and built-in shelving that beautifully outlines the room, constructed from the properties original barn wood. An inviting Dutch door serves as an additional entrance into a second foyer near the kitchen, where you'll find GRANITE countertops, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, a sizeable pantry with pull-outs, a custom rotating spice cabinet, and a built-in butcher block—perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Adjacent to the kitchen is the living room/flex room, historically used as a Butter Churning Barn – it is now a spacious area that offers tons of possibilities for use. Here you will find wood-look tile floors, a wet bar, and sliders to the back yard. The OVERSIZED TWO-CAR GARAGE can be accessed via a mudroom, complete with a laundry closet and an exposed siding accent wall from the original barn structure, adding a rustic touch. Tucked away next to the staircase you can find the half bathroom. The upper level hosts all 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, as well as hardwood flooring throughout. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and dressing/sitting room. For those who love the outdoors, the FULLY FENCED YARD features apple and pear trees, a STAMPED CONCRETE PATIO with a retractable awning, and plenty of space for gardening or relaxation. The floored attic provides additional storage, and all appliances are included, making this home move-in ready. With tons of history within its walls, this farmhouse is not just a home—it's a story waiting to be continued. Come and experience the unique blend of past and present in this delightful property. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a little piece of history, schedule your tour today!
Sold for $455,000
$455,000
1211 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
4beds
2,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
0.34 Acres Lot
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$186/sqft
$2,723 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrea Harrington 302-383-8360,
Compass,
Listing Team: Andrea Harrington & Associates
Bought with:
Sonny Reeves, 531604
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2074616
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Other, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Other
- Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored
- Level: Unspecified
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 12
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry, Double Sink, Granite Counters, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 X 13
Mud room
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Attic, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone
- Basement: Partial,Dirt Floor
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,450
- Total interior livable area: 2,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,450
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Built In, Oversized, Inside Entrance, Shared Driveway, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 62.00 x 240.00
- Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08038.10183
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Derickson Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $63,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,223
- Date on market: 1/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Refrig, W / D, Curtain Rods, Smart Doorbell, Hot Tub, Shed, Built-in Shelving In Dining Room
- Exclusions: Freezer, Curtains, Tv Wall Brackets, Trampoline & Shoe Cabinet In Foyer. *all Furniture Is Negotiable & Can Be Purchased.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $565,000+24.2%$231/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Sold | $455,000-1.1%$186/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2074616 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2025 | Contingent | $460,000$188/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2074616 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $460,000+47.2%$188/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2074616 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2017 | Sold | $312,500-3.8%$128/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2017 | Pending sale | $324,900$133/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX OF WILMINGTON #1001203521 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2017 | Price change | $324,900-4.4%$133/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Wilmington-Limestone Rd #7056995 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $339,900$139/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Wilmington-Limestone Rd #7056995 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $506,900 +487.4% |
| 2024 | $3,312 +12.4% | $86,300 |
| 2023 | $2,947 -0.7% | $86,300 |
| 2022 | $2,967 +0.1% | $86,300 |
| 2021 | $2,965 -0.3% | $86,300 |
| 2020 | $2,975 +0.1% | $86,300 |
| 2019 | $2,970 +27% | $86,300 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $2,339 +11.3% | $81,800 |
| 2016 | $2,102 | $81,800 |
| 2015 | $2,102 +8.1% | $81,800 |
| 2014 | $1,944 | $81,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $81,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19808
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Heritage Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Stanton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10McKean (Thomas) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Thomas Mckean
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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