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Property Description
Own the Block - literally. Calling all East Coast colonial enthusiasts! This stunning executive estate home honors the architectural integrity of an earlier era home and comprises an entire coveted city block in premier N. Wilm. The first built in Brandywine Hills by architect Scott Lardson in 1930, the stately fieldstone 3-level, 5/6 BRs, 3.5 bath home is majestically perched on 1.39 lush acres bordering Milton, Whittier and Rockwood Roads and boasts professional landscaping and hardscaping and graceful front butterfly stone steps. Appreciate new windows, updated systems, original front door with frame and side lead glass windows, dramatic wainscoting, elegantly arched doorways, multi-piece/dentil crown moldings, exquisite window casings, tall baseboards and 5 types of solid hardwood floors. The foyer's rich wood staircase is a true showpiece and possesses elements similar to the well-known Montmorenci staircase at Winterthur. It is thought that even some of moldings and millwork from the museum may have been incorporated into the home in earlier years. The home is designed for entertaining, and today's lifestyle needs. Featuring both sweeping LR and DRs with original silk draperies and wallpaper, chef's kitchen of granite countertops, 6-burner/griddle Wolf range and hood, double oven, custom solid wood cabinets, and adjoining morning room and sitting room, high-end butler's pantry, private 1st floor office/sunroom with original brass thermostat, and French doors adjoining expansive gardens and terraces. Renovated 3rd floor with original barn wood pine hardwood. Front brick terrace and back patios, along with sun-splashed outdoor nooks and niches. The home's fluid circular floor plan effortlessly blends main spaces, while easily merging indoor rooms with outdoor area. The luxurious ensuite primary features secret passageway to a true treasure of rich wood-paneled retreat room or library with wall of built-ins and wood FP. Exceptional craftsmanship, fine appointments and intricate period-accurate details meld together to create this true architectural beauty. Cleverly positioned merely blocks away from cafe's and eateries, the Delaware Greenway/Rockwood Park, 10 mins. to downtown Wilm. with entre to restaurants/entertainment/Wilm. Amtrak train station and 25 mins. to Phil. Airport. Relish old world charm and modern must-haves with city conveniences. This is the one on Whittier Rd.!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4501 Whittier Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,250,000
- HOA FEE: $5/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $8,862 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2100798
- Added to Site: 108 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Flooring: Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights, Other, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking Type: Detached Carport, Driveway, On Street
Location
- Area: Wilmington (30906)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: BRANDYWINE HILLS
- Cross Streets: Milton
- Driving Directions: From Shipley Road South to R on Weldin to Left on Talley follow thru to Rockwood and R on Whittier. The home sides Rockwood and Milton, Whittier is the front.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Brandywine
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: BHCA
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Other
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Above Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Architect: Scott Lardson
- Construction: Frame, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Drainage System, Drain, Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished, Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: High
- Windows: Double Pane, Energy Efficient
- Doors: French, Storm, Six Panel
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 5,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 5,500 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 5,500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.39
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 60,548
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 255.10 x 238.90
- Zoning: 26R-1
- Lot Description: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Trees/Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $227.27
- Association Fee: $65
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,579
- City/TownTax: $2,943
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $340
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $786,700
- Tax Amount: $8,862
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 5500
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All window treatments, Appliances, Outdoor wood furniture, washer/dryer, standing freezer in basement. W refrigerators. Shed and playground equipment conveyed "as is"
- Lot Number: 11
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Wilmington, Steven P Anzulewicz
Sold by Compass, John J Sloniewski
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Schools
Schools serving 4501 Whittier Rd
School District:Brandywine School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School 3601 Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School 701 West 34th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Concord High School 2501 Ebright Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 | 9-12 | 4.5 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 4501 Whittier Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/29/2026
Sold
$1,250,000
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MLS
5/13/2026
Listed
$1,250,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
4501 Whittier Road, Wilmington, DE 19802 (MLS# DENC2100798) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,250,000 on July 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 4501 Whittier 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.

