Welcome to this beautifully updated and upgraded split-level home, a perfect blend of modern style and functional living space. Situated on a spacious corner lot, this home offers both privacy and convenience, with plenty of room to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Enter inside to the open-concept main level with vaulted ceilings that create a bright, airy atmosphere. The living room is the ideal spot for relaxation, featuring a triple front window that floods the space with natural light. This flows seamlessly into the large dining area, where you’ll find ample room for a table of six—perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties. The heart of the home is the stunning kitchen, designed with style and functionality in mind. Featuring sleek granite countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of cabinet space, it’s a chef’s dream. Spotlighting adds a touch of elegance and ensures your kitchen always looks its best. French doors off the dining area lead to a beautiful Trex deck, offering an outdoor retreat for entertaining or enjoying quiet moments. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each offering plenty of closet space and natural light. These bedrooms share an updated full bathroom with a dual vanity, perfect for getting ready in the morning or unwinding at night. The lower level is equally impressive, featuring a spacious family room with a cozy built-in electric fireplace, ideal for those cooler evenings. The adjacent laundry room has been thoughtfully designed with counter space that doubles as a desk area—perfect for a home office or homework nook. Extra cabinets offer ample storage, keeping everything neat and organized. The mudroom area, with built-in cubbies, is perfect for creating a functional drop zone for coats, bags, and shoes. A stylish half bath is tucked away here for convenience. Continue outside to the back patio and large, fully fenced-in yard—an entertainer’s dream with plenty of space for outdoor activities or gardening. This home has been meticulously maintained with numerous updates, including replaced windows in the primary bedroom and kitchen, all-new doors, and a new furnace and hot water heater in 2018. The electric panel was upgraded in 2019 to a 150 amp service, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this gorgeous, move-in-ready home your own. It’s modern, stylish, and move-in ready—waiting for you to enjoy all the comforts and updates it has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Tatyana Barrett• Redfin Corporation
•484-962-0034 (broker)
•peter.phinney@redfin.com (broker)
Bought with Ken Van Every• Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
•302-299-1100 (broker)
Bought with Bob Stigler• Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
Beautiful, split level home is ready to move right in. Three bedrooms, plus one and a half bath single home in the established community of Ashbourne Hills. The original hardwood floors have been completely refinished and gleam in the sunlight that pours through the front windows of the main floor living room. The bright, open floor plan makes entertaining a breeze. The formal dining room has an updated chandelier, hardwood floors and overlooks the completely fenced in back yard. Dining room opens to the spacious, updated kitchen that boasts plenty of 24 inch oak cabinets, tiled backsplash, stainless steel, side by side refrigerator with icemaker in door, stainless dishwasher and built in microwave, plus there is a window above the sink. The upper level offers three spacious bedrooms, all with hardwood floors and lighted ceiling fans. There is a full, updated hall bath with linen closet. Pull down stairs to the floored attic offers room to store off season items. The Lower level offers an additional 384 square feet of living space that could be used as a family room or home office. There is a utility room adjacent with newer washer and dryer, plenty of storage space under the steps (crawl space) and a hallway with an updated powder room. Walk out the back door to the completely fenced rear yard that is great for entertaining. There are two sheds on the property-one is portable and negotiable. The large, corner lot offers a private setting and provides a front, side and rear yard to enjoy. Ashbourne Hills has 607 homes. There are sidewalks throughout the Community which hosts many events, including Halloween and Christmas Parades, Easter Egg Hunt and Community Yard Sales. Nearby Woodshaven Kruse Park offers Grills, Open space, Parking, Paved walking trails, Pavilion/Gazebo, Picnic tables, Playground, Wooded area and athletic fields. The new Claymont Library is state of the art, within walking distance and is worth visiting. Conveniently located close to the Train Station, I-95 and the DE/PA state line which makes for an easy commute to Wilmington or Philadelphia. Nearby shopping, dining and entertainment. Buyer will receive a one year HOME WARRANTY at settlement. New roof was installed in 2014, newer vinyl siding and new sewer line. Low taxes in Delaware makes home ownership affordable and often can be less than paying rent. Put this home on your next showings tour today!
BRIGHT MLS #1009057938
Dec 6, 2010
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 2010
Listed
$229,900
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1997
Sold
$104,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,904 (+32.7%)
$70,000 + $263,300
$333,300
2024
$2,188 (+9.4%)
$70,000 + $263,300
$333,300
2023
$2,000 (−1.7%)
$11,800 + $45,700
$57,500
2022
$2,034 (+7.7%)
$11,800 + $45,700
$57,500
2021
$1,889
$11,800 + $45,700
$57,500
2020
$1,889 (+0.1%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2019
$1,887 (+4.5%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2018
$1,806 (+1.6%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2017
$1,778
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2016
$1,776 (+8.7%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2015
$1,634
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2014
$1,633 (+0.3%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2013
$1,628 (+2.4%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2012
$1,590
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
Tax history for 42 Cameo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,904 (+32.7%)
$70,000 + $263,300
$333,300
2024
$2,188 (+9.4%)
$70,000 + $263,300
$333,300
2023
$2,000 (−1.7%)
$11,800 + $45,700
$57,500
2022
$2,034 (+7.7%)
$11,800 + $45,700
$57,500
2021
$1,889
$11,800 + $45,700
$57,500
2020
$1,889 (+0.1%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2019
$1,887 (+4.5%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2018
$1,806 (+1.6%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2017
$1,778
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2016
$1,776 (+8.7%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2015
$1,634
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2014
$1,633 (+0.3%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2013
$1,628 (+2.4%)
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
2012
$1,590
$11,800 + $41,600
$53,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Electric
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $45,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 90.10 x 85.60
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $11,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $463
School Tax: $1,604
Tax Assessed Value: $57,500
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,068
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Snow Removal
HOA Fee: $25
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: W Shelley Dr
Directions: Take I-95 to Naamans Rd Exit, Take Naamans Rd towards Peachtree Lane, Turn Left onto Peachtree Lane, Continue onto W Shelley Dr, Turn Left onto Cameo Rd, Home will be on the Right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0605800133
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Claymont Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Talley Middle School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Claymont, DE • 19703
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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62
67
49
57
40
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28
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$385,000 – $466,000
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