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Property Description
Welcome to 225 Potomac Rd, a delightful single-family home in the ever popular Fairfax neighborhood. This charming detached residence offers a spacious 1,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. With three generously sized bedrooms, 1.2 well-appointed bathrooms, family room addition, and finished lower level this home provides ample space for comfortable living. The interior with circular floor plan boasts beautiful hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout, enhancing the warmth and elegance of the home. The updated kitchen is open to the dining room which features built-ins that increase storage and functionality. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a walk-in closet offering plenty of storage. The additional bedrooms are equally inviting, each providing comfort and versatility. Step outside to discover your private patio, an ideal spot for relaxing or entertaining. The expansive fenced in back yard offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities and gardening enthusiasts. Perfect your short game on the built-in putting green! Practical features include a full basement, new furnace, enhanced lighting, new shutters, and main floor laundry. The attached generously sized 1 car garage provides convenient parking. This home is a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ready for you to make it your own. Easy walkability to the shops and dining in Fairfax shopping center and the upcoming Avenue North mixed-use community. Don't miss the opportunity to experience all that this wonderful property has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 225 Potomac Rd
General
- Sold For: $485,000
- HOA FEE: $5/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $2,439 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2077334
- Added to Site: 295 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Recreation Room
- Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Flooring - Carpet, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Countertop(s) - Granite, Double Sink, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Ceiling Fan(s), Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, Main
- Laundry: Main Floor, Main
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: Wilmington (30906)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: Fairfax
- Subdivision: Fairfax
- Cross Streets: Thomas Road
- Driving Directions: Thomas Rd to Potomac
School Information
- School District: Brandywine
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,040
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,040 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,700 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1951
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 60.40 x 100.00
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard
- Zoning: NC5
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $281.76
- Association Fee: $60
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $1,909
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $530
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $471,600
- Tax Amount: $2,439
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1700
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: washer, dryer, light fixture in pink bedroom, upstairs window treatments. Negotiable items: electric fireplace and cabinets on either side of fireplace, primary suite free standing closet
- Lot Number: 412
Listed by Compass, Stephen J Mottola and Compass, Kristine Mottola
Sold by Compass, Alec Michael Georigi
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Schools
Schools serving 225 Potomac Rd
School District:Brandywine School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lombardy Elementary School 412 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Springer Middle School 2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Brandywine High School 1400 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 225 Potomac Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2025
Sold
$485,000
1.25%
MLS
5/06/2025
Listed
$479,000
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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.
225 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 (MLS# DENC2077334) is a Single Family property that was sold at $485,000 on May 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 225 Potomac 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.

