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5 Richards Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810-3902 $829,900

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Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,000
Acreage: 0.49
Age:233 years
Style:
Colonial, Traditional, Carriage House
MLS#: DENC2061462
Subdivision: Clair Manor
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

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.)

Den: 17 X 17 - Upper 2
Bedroom 1: 15 X 21 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 11 X 15 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 10 X 13 - Upper 1
Bedroom 4: 9 X 11 - Upper 1
Living Room: 16 X 25 - Main
Dining Room: 12 X 18 - Main
Kitchen: 16 X 20 - Main
Family Room: 15 X 27 - Main
Den: 9 X 19 - Main
Taxes: $3,499
Home Assoc: $200/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*: 2.5 % Of Gross
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
Elem. School: ForwoodMid. School: TalleyHigh School: Brandywine
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Baseboard - Hot Water Heating, Radiator Heating, Oil, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry, Cable TV

Garage/Parking
Off Street, Paved Parking

Interior
Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Dirt Floor Basement, Partial , Carpet Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Wood Fireplace, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Energy Efficient Windows, Insulated Windows, Replacement Windows, Six Panel Doors, Storm Doors

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Asphalt Roof, Shingle Roof, Stone Exterior, Stucco Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Patio(s), Terrace, Outbuilding(s)

Lot
Backs - Parkland, Cul-de-sac, Level Lot, Suburban

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Public Elementary (22 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 0.55 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 0.74 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 1.41 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.41 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.76 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 2.1 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 2.13 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–5 Garnet Valley 2.28 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.71 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.99 mi
Boothwyn Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Boothwyn 3.24 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 3.83 mi
Garnet Valley Elementary School Garnet Valley School District 3–5 Glen Mills 3.96 mi
Concord Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–2 Glen Mills 4.16 mi
Linwood Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Linwood 4.22 mi
Hilltop Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Aston 4.3 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 4.58 mi
Marcus Hook Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Marcus Hook 4.6 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.82 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 4.84 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.97 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.67 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.98 mi
Chichester Middle School Chichester School District 5–8 Boothwyn 3.76 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.81 mi
Garnet Valley Middle School Garnet Valley School District 6–8 Glen Mills 3.86 mi

Public High (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.43 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.86 mi
Garnet Valley High School Garnet Valley School District 9–12 Glen Mills 3.65 mi
Chichester Senior High School Chichester School District 9–12 Boothwyn 3.73 mi

Private (25 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.98 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.04 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.19 mi
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.76 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.19 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.37 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.41 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 2.77 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.79 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 2.85 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.87 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 2.9 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 3.41 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Upper Chichester 3.44 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.61 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 3.85 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.07 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.35 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 4.64 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 4.7 mi
St Cornelius School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Chadds Ford 4.71 mi
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 4.71 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chadds Ford 4.87 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.88 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19810), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $65,900

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,290
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.65
  • Households w/ Children: 57%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 8,032 (78.5%)
  • Rented: 1,748 (17.1%)
  • Vacant: 449 (4.4%)
  • Total: 10,229

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 25,978
Households: 9,780
Median Age: 45.30

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
  • Some High School: 1.8%
  • High School Graduate: 22.7%
  • Some College: 15.8%
  • Associate Degree: 7.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 28.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 22.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $93,497

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,027
  • One Bedroom: $1,004
  • Two Bedroom: $1,205
  • Three Bedroom: $1,570
  • Four Bedroom: $1,923

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Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington , (302) 477-3900, john@johnwford.com

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Listing data as of 6/02/2024.

5 Richards Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810-3902

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