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1 Penarth Dr, Wilmington, DE, 19803

$575,000

Home List Price

$6,828*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,475 SqFt
$390/SqFt
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1 Penarth Dr, Wilmington$575,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$6,828*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1957
HeatingRadiant, Baseboard
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
FireplaceBrick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
ViewGarden
MLS #DENC2068804
Lot Size0.53 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1 Penarth Dr

A Perfect Blend of Location, Space, and Exceptional Features! This charming property offers a prime location, in the highly desirable neighborhood of Penarth in North Wilmington, offering easy access to major highways, top-rated schools, and local shopping and dining. Set on a hard-to-find, generous lot of a half acre, the home features a spacious yard, a custom-built deck added in 2022, and a lower concrete patio ideal for a hot tub, creating outdoor entertaining in style, gardening, or simply enjoying the tranquility of suburban living. An invisible dog fence surrounds the perimeter for your pets’ safety. Key updates make this home a standout, including a brand-new architectural roof installed in 2024, boasting a 50-year warranty for peace of mind. Inside, all windows have been replaced (except the laundry room), ensuring energy efficiency and a bright, fresh feel throughout. The kitchen, updated in 2016, is a chef’s delight, with modern finishes, appliances, and lighting while the laundry room was also updated. Additionally, the property includes a bonus room that can be transformed to fit your lifestyle – use it as a bedroom, a game room, a multimedia room, a home office, or added storage. This extra space adds versatility and value, giving you endless possibilities to customize your home to meet your needs. It used to be a garage. A space heater has been used and it stays cool in the summer. However, a heating system can be installed in the room adding 264 sf to the other 1,475 for a total of 1,739. Or you can convert it back to a garage. The home features a single-micron and activated charcoal water filtration system, providing pure and clean water throughout the house extending the life of major systems and healthy for you. With these thoughtful upgrades and more, this house offers modern comfort, fantastic outdoor space, and an unbeatable location. Don't miss this opportunity to make it your dream home! The home is being sold as is, where is, and inspections are allowed for the buyer's knowledge.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Living Area: 1,475 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: EMORY HILL REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.
  • Office Phone: (302) 322-9500
  • Listing Agent: Lorraine C Sheldon

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
  • Interior: Combination Dining/Living, Water Treat System, Wood Floors, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: Garden
  • Exterior: Exterior Lighting

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Pond, Back Yard, Side Yard(s)
  • Lot Size: 0.53 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Foulk Rd. - South of Silverside - first turn on your right is Penarth.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $575,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $390/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,925
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Wilmington, DE

City

Med. Sold Price

$324.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$197

Avg. Days On Market

34

# of Sold Homes

168

1 Penarth Dr vs Wilmington

85 DAYS ON ROCKET

+51 Days

$575,000

+$250.6K More

$390/SqFt

+$193 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $250.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $193/SqFt more than other homes in Wilmington, DE.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #DENC2068804

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: EMORY HILL REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.
  • Office Phone: (302) 322-9500
  • Listing Agent: Lorraine C Sheldon

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Last updated on: 12/17/2024, 8:21:04 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 27, 2005Home Sold
$275,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,925$82,700
2020$2,925$82,700
2019$2,796$82,700
2018$2,753$82,700
2017$2,751$82,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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8
/10

  • Forwood Elementary School

  • 1900 Westminster Dr

  • 0.64 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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6
/10

  • Hanby Elementary School

  • 2523 Berwyn Rd

  • 1.05 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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7
/10

  • Carrcroft Elementary School

  • 503 Crest Rd

  • 1.52 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $134,337. Most Wilmington, DE residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Penarth Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1 Penarth Dr property is $575,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1 Penarth Dr is a house located in Wilmington, Delaware, 19803.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1 Penarth Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,925 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on May 27, 2005 for $275,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1 Penarth Dr has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1 Penarth Dr is 1,475 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1 Penarth Dr is 1957.

Rocket Homes›Delaware›New Castle County›Wilmington›19803›1 Penarth Dr

This home is located at 1 Penarth Dr in Wilmington, DE and zip code 19803 in the Penarth neighborhood. This 1,475 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.53 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $575,000.

While more than 71 listings in Wilmington, DE in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 43 listings sold at asking price, and more than 54 were sold below. Between October 2024 and November 2024, Wilmington, DE real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 2.4%. Listings spent 34 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $324,340 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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