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Property Description
Over a half acre in N. Wilmington! A Perfect Blend of Location, Space, and Exceptional Features! This charming property offers a prime location, in the highly desirable neighborhood of Penarth , offering easy access to major highways, top-rated schools, and local shopping and dining. 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. Inside, most windows have been replaced, ensuring energy efficiency and a bright, fresh feel throughout. The kitchen was updated, and is a chef's delight, with modern finishes, appliances, and lighting, while the laundry room was also updated. Additionally, the garage can be easily converted back to a garage or keep it as a bonus room to fit your lifestyle - use it as 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. 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 it's 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1 Penarth Dr
General
- Sold For: $450,000
- Taxes: $2,635 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2098140
- Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Water Treat System, Wood Floors, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Other
Location
- Area: Brandywine (30901)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: PENARTH
- Cross Streets: Foulk Rd.
- Driving Directions: Foulk Rd. - South of Silverside - first turn on your right is Penarth.
- Direction Faces: Southeast
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
School Information
- School District: Brandywine
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator, Baseboard - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Filter
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Drain, Interior Access, Partial, Shelving, Unfinished, Windows
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,588
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,475 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,475 Sq. Ft.
- Unfin. Above Grnd: 525 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1957
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,087
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 164.00 x 137.60
- Zoning: NC15
- Lot Description: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Pond, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Invisible
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $315.25
- Other Fee: $60
- Other Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,967
- County Tax: $668
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $412,300
- Tax Amount: $2,635
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Seller's personal items.
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer Two workbenches, steel rack/shelving in the basement Outdoor shed All above items "as is"
- Lot Number: 20
Listed by Emory Hill Real Estate Services Inc., Lorraine C Sheldon
Sold by Keller Williams Real Estate - Media, Florence Bazhaw
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Schools
Schools serving 1 Penarth Dr
School District:Brandywine School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hanby Elementary School 2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Springer Middle School 2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Brandywine High School 1400 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1 Penarth Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/17/2026
Sold
$450,000
-3.23%
MLS
3/07/2026
Listed
$465,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1 Penarth Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803 (MLS# DENC2098140) is a Single Family property that was sold at $450,000 on April 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 1 Penarth Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

