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.)
Sold for $669,000
$669,000
5 Richards Dr, Wilmington, DE 19810
4beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1791
0.49 Acres Lot
$691,800 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$3,232 Estimated rent
Home value
$691,800
$616,000 - $775,000
$3,232/mo
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Fireplace in second bedroomNew dishwasherMain floor laundryLarge family roomSecond floor terraceWood stovePaver walkways
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael DiFonzo 302-764-0100,
RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
Bought with:
Bruno Caputo, R3-0004538
BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2061462
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic/House Fan, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Energy Efficient, Insulated Windows, Replacement, Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Dirt Floor
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 221.10 x 99.10
- Features: Backs - Parkland, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 06044.00368
- Zoning: NC10
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional,Carriage House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1791
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Clair Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,499
- Date on market: 5/17/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator In Both The Main Property And In The Carriage House. Additional Inclusions Can Be Found With The Seller's Disclosure.
- Exclusions: All Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2025 | Sold | $669,000-4.3%$223/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Pending sale | $699,000$233/sqft |
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| 9/9/2024 | Price change | $699,000-6.8%$233/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Price change | $749,900-5.1%$250/sqft |
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| 6/4/2024 | Price change | $789,900-4.8%$263/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $829,900$277/sqft |
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| 9/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $560,800 +467% |
| 2024 | $3,905 +8.7% | $98,900 |
| 2023 | $3,594 -1.2% | $98,900 |
| 2022 | $3,637 +0.1% | $98,900 |
| 2021 | $3,635 0% | $98,900 |
| 2020 | $3,636 +0.1% | $98,900 |
| 2019 | $3,630 +5.5% | $98,900 |
| 2017 | $3,440 +0.7% | $98,900 |
| 2016 | $3,415 | $98,900 |
| 2015 | $3,415 +8.4% | $98,900 |
| 2014 | $3,151 | $98,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $98,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19810
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Forwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Talley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8,12Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Brandywine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forwood
- Middle: Talley
- High: Brandywine
- District: Brandywine
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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