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$450,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,025 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 7 days ago
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1231 Grinnell Rd is a much-loved home located in the highly desirable Green Acres neighborhood. This spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers an ideal layout with endless potential for its next owner. The two full bathrooms have been beautifully refinished, and the three upstairs bedrooms feature generous closet space. A cozy wood burning fireplace anchors the main living area, creating the perfect spot to relax. Set on .39 acres one of the largest lots in the neighborhood the backyard provides exceptional outdoor space for entertaining, play, or future expansion. Additional highlights include a one car attached garage and a large unfinished basement offering abundant storage or expansion possibilities. Ideally located, this home is extremely close to I-95, Branmar Plaza, and many of the area's newest and most popular restaurants, while also just minutes from the community pool. A wonderful opportunity to make this home your own in a prime location.

Full Property Details for 1231 Grinnell Rd

General

  • Price: $450,000
  • HOA FEE: $3/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $2,024 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2096478
  • Updated: 1/30/2026
  • Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Brick, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 2
  • Upper - Full Baths: 2
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1

Additional Information

  • Shared Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access

Location

  • Area: Brandywine (30901)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • Subdivision: GREEN ACRES
  • Driving Directions: Marsh Road to Silverside Road to Green Acres.

School Information

  • School District: Brandywine

Community

  • Association: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Heated, Unfinished, Windows, Workshop
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Brick, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,025
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,025 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,350 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 675 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.39
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 16,988
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 114.70 x 155.90
  • Zoning: NC6.5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $333.33
  • Association Fee: $35
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,658
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $366
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $232,300
  • Tax Amount: $2,024
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 154

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Karen Kimmel Legum

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Schools serving 1231 Grinnell Rd

School District:Brandywine School District
NameGradesDistance
Carrcroft Elementary School
503 Crest Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
K-50.5 mi
Springer Middle School
2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
6-82.1 mi
Mount Pleasant High School
5201 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19809
9-121.6 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

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Price
Change
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1/30/2026
Listed
$450,000
44999900%
MLS
4/02/2004
Sold
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Tax History for 1231 Grinnell Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,561
14%
$61,100
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2023
$1,374
100%
$61,100
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2022
-100%
$61,100
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2021
$1,496
—
$61,100
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2020
$1,497
7%
$61,100
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2017
$1,402
8%
$61,100
—
2016
$1,301
-13%
$61,100
—
2019
$1,495
31%
$61,100
—
2015
$1,139
—
$61,100
—
2014
$1,138
1%
$61,100
—
2013
$1,132
—
$61,100
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1231 Grinnell Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 (MLS# DENC2096478) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1231 Grinnell Road is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on January 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1231 Grinnell Road? 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.

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