Your search is over! This gorgeous Cape, with an inviting breezeway, sits on a half-acre wooded lot and has everything you need . The entrance foyer features a dramatic staircase. Hardwood floors lead to the living room and dining room. The primary bedroom on the main level has new wood laminate flooring, a dressing room and a renovated full bath with a shower and free standing tub. The updated kitchen has updated granite countertops, a double oven and an island and opens up to the family room featuring a brick fireplace. Sliders lead from the family room to the oasis in the fenced back yard. There is a large Trex deck that has plenty of shade from mature trees . You will never want to leave! Fall evenings will be so memorable gathering around the fire pit surrounded by nature. This lovely Cape has 3 very large bedrooms upstairs with walk in closets in each newly carpeted room. There is an updated full bath and an large landing area with abundant room for family and guests. The basement has plenty of space for storage, work out equipment, a play room or you can add your own finishing touches. Everything is freshly painted and designed with amazing taste. This home is well maintained with loving care. Conveniently located with easy access to I 95 and University of DE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Toni Beltz• BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill North
Charming cape on gorgeous wooded lot sitting off the road on half acre. Large 2-story foyer with wainscotting and open staircase to 2nd floor. Spacious open floorplan features large, tiled kitchen that opens to family room & view of fireplace. FR, LR, DR, PR & foyer with hardwood floor. Laundry on first floor, off kitchen. 6-panel doors throughout. First fl. master could also be used as in-law suite and has dressing area, walk-in closet, 4-piece bath with soaking tub w/ jets. Family room has new slider to deck and french door to breezeway/patio that leads to 2-car turned garage. Upper level has 7x11 loft/landing, 3 good sized bedrooms w/ walk-in closets. Full bath that connects to one of the bedrooms. The layout and floorplan is really nice and has a great and practical flow. Make sure to take a look at this great buy. You will absolutely love this lot with flowering trees, tulips, daffodils & more. Conveniently located with easy access to I-95 and Univ. of DE.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC170048
May 14, 2002
Sold
$270,000
$98/sq ft
Apr 25, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2002
Listed
$270,000
$98/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC405238
Nov 23, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 22, 2001
Listed
$279,900
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,690 (+9.3%)
$116,600 + $433,000
$549,600
2024
$5,206 (+2.4%)
$116,600 + $433,000
$549,600
2023
$5,083 (+0.6%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2022
$5,054 (+2.1%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2021
$4,948 (+2.6%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2020
$4,824 (+12.7%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2019
$4,282 (+2.2%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2018
$4,188 (+3.5%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2017
$4,046 (+0.9%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2016
$4,008 (+9.4%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2015
$3,663 (−0.4%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2014
$3,679 (+4.2%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2013
$3,531 (+1.7%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2012
$3,472
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
Tax history for 487 W Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,690 (+9.3%)
$116,600 + $433,000
$549,600
2024
$5,206 (+2.4%)
$116,600 + $433,000
$549,600
2023
$5,083 (+0.6%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2022
$5,054 (+2.1%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2021
$4,948 (+2.6%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2020
$4,824 (+12.7%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2019
$4,282 (+2.2%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2018
$4,188 (+3.5%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2017
$4,046 (+0.9%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2016
$4,008 (+9.4%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2015
$3,663 (−0.4%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2014
$3,679 (+4.2%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2013
$3,531 (+1.7%)
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
2012
$3,472
$16,900 + $101,400
$118,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
217 ft.
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,750
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1100800147
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized