506 River Road, Wilmington, DE — Charming Riverside Colonial with modern addition and over $100,000 in recent upgrades. This distinctive brick/stucco home offers approximately 3,825 finished sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths, formal and casual living spaces, wide hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen in the custom addition with recessed lighting, an expansive primary suite with large walk-in closets and a private deck overlooking green space, two-car garage, full basement and central A/C. Sited on an approx. 0.27-acre lot and backing to parkland, the property delivers privacy while remaining minutes to downtown Wilmington, shopping and I‑95. New Roof-2024 Complete basement encapsulation -2024 New Appliance(refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher) -2024 New HVAC unit- 2024
For sale
Price cut: $47K (8/31)
$568,000
506 River Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
5beds
3,825sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wide hardwood floorsLarge walk-in closetsExpansive primary suiteBacking to parklandTwo-car garage
- 94 days
- 778
- 53
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Luke Shockley 302-542-7975,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 3028460200,
Co-Listing Agent: Angela Nicolette Shockley 302-542-4231,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2105098
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,825
- Total interior livable area: 3,825 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,825
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Park/Greenbelt
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 75.00 x 175.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 06146.00142
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Concrete, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverside Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $561,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,888
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $568,000-7.6%$148/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $615,000-0.5%$161/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $618,000-3.6%$162/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $640,900-2.7%$168/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $658,900+46.4%$172/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $450,000-5.3%$118/sqft |
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| 11/30/2023 | Pending sale | $475,000$124/sqft |
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| 11/11/2023 | Price change | $475,000-2.1%$124/sqft |
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| 10/26/2023 | Price change | $485,000-3%$127/sqft |
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| 10/6/2023 | Price change | $500,000-9.1%$131/sqft |
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| 9/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $550,000$144/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,888 +41% | $561,000 +515.8% |
| 2024 | $3,467 +9.4% | $91,100 |
| 2023 | $3,169 -1.7% | $91,100 |
| 2022 | $3,223 +0% | $91,100 |
| 2021 | $3,222 0% | $91,100 |
| 2020 | $3,223 +0.1% | $91,100 |
| 2019 | $3,218 +6.1% | $91,100 |
| 2017 | $3,032 +0.1% | $91,100 |
| 2016 | $3,030 | $91,100 |
| 2015 | $3,030 +8.7% | $91,100 |
| 2014 | $2,788 | $91,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $91,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $91,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $91,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $91,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $91,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $91,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $91,100 +41.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $64,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $64,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $64,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $64,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $64,500 |
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Neighborhood: 19809
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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