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Property Description
Welcome to main floor living at its finest in this beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath ranch home, ideally situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Enhanced with professional landscaping and hardscaping, this brick residence exudes timeless charm and curb appeal. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, and a thoughtfully designed layout perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The home boasts a spacious primary bedroom addition featuring two full bathrooms-one with a tub/shower combination and the other with a stall shower-along with four generous closets, including two walk-ins. The upgraded kitchen offers modern functionality and style, complete with granite countertops, a pantry, luxury vinyl plank flooring, gas cooktop, wall oven, built-in microwave, and a brand-new refrigerator. A convenient main floor laundry room, abundant built-ins, and pocket doors further enhance the home's thoughtful design. The inviting family room has a beautiful natural gas brick fireplace with custom-made glass doors, opens to a private Trex deck with a charming trellis and privacy fencing-ideal for outdoor dining or quiet relaxation. Entertain guests in the elegant dining room, which features chair rail molding, a raised ceiling, and a beautiful custom bay window. All bathrooms throughout the home have been tastefully updated, and a large, floored attic accessed via pull-down stairs offers excellent additional storage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1708 Forestdale Dr
General
- Sold For: $695,000
- Taxes: $4,919 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2083630
- Added to Site: 212 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Great Room, Laundry, Bonus Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Fireplace - Glass Doors
- Appliances: Energy Efficient Appliances
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 4
- Main - Full Baths: 3
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Window Treatments, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Window Treatments, Main
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Window Treatments, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Window Treatments, Main
- Great Room: Great Room - Dining Area, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Recessed, Lower 1
- Family Room: Family Room - Built-Ins, Fireplace - Gas, Lighting - Recessed, Window Treatments, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Countertop(s) - Granite, Kitchen - Eat-in, Breakfast Nook, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Chair Rail, Lighting - Ceiling, Main
- Laundry: Main Floor, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gutter System, Other
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Brick, Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Location
- Area: Brandywine (30901)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: Twin Oaks
- Subdivision: Twin Oaks
- Cross Streets: Simon
- Driving Directions: Weldin Rd to Talley Rd. L on Simon, R on Foresdale Dr, home on the left side.
School Information
- School District: Brandywine
- Elementary School: Lombardy
- Middle School: Springer
- High School: Brandywine
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch/Rambler
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Drainage System, Partially Finished, Windows, Sump Pump
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
- Windows: Energy Efficient, Skylights, Bay/Bow
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 4,015
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,115 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,550 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1965
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,246
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 150.60 x 102.40
- Zoning: NC10
- Fencing (Description): Privacy
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $272.55
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $3,817
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,102
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $136,800
- Tax Amount: $4,919
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, All window treatments and hardware, Custom fireplace doors, Basement refrigerator, shelving, brown clothes closet, two work benches.
- Lot Number: 430
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., David R Harrell
Sold by Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton, Corrie Sanders
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Schools
Schools serving 1708 Forestdale Dr
School District:Brandywine School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lombardy Elementary School 412 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Springer Middle School 2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Brandywine High School 1400 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1708 Forestdale Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/04/2025
Sold
$695,000
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MLS
6/20/2025
Listed
$695,000
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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.
1708 Forestdale Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803 (MLS# DENC2083630) is a Single Family property that was sold at $695,000 on August 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 1708 Forestdale 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.

