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5 RICHARDS DRIVE, Wilmington, DE 19810
$789,900 Asking Price
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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 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 presently rents for $1,400/MO, with 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.)
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
Monthly Payment
Disabled 10% or more?
Used a VA Loan before?
Eligible for BAH?
Do you have dependents?
Your BAH amount is for the military housing area.
Loan term (number of years)
Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
$---
Est. Payment *
- Principal & Interest $--
- Taxes $--
- Insurance $--
- VA Funding Fee $--
$--- Est. Payment - $--- BAH = $--- Remaining
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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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