Located in Award Winning Appoquinimink School District on 4.39 AC, this Brick Ranch Home is over 3000 sq. ft. with 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths and a Recently Added 32' x 25' Bonus Room/In-law Suite/Den! This Floor Plan is So Versatile & Will Meet Many Needs. The Bonus Room has a Bay Window Overlooking the Expansive Back Yard, Living Area w/ Wet Bar and Large Walk-In Closet. The Primary BR can easily fit a King-Sized Bed, Double Closets and Elegantly Remodeled Full Bath. The other 2 BRs are also Good Sized with the 2nd Full Bath Recently Remodeled with a Large Soaking Tub & Shower Stall w/ Seat. The Kitchen has Solid Surface Countertops w/ Breakfast Bar, in the past few years all new Stainless Steel appliances - Gas Stove & Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher and Refrigerator, Recessed Lighting & Large Breakfast Area. The Kitchen Opens to the FR with HW Floors & Wood Burning Fireplace; French Doors lead to the 3-Season Room (w/ replacement windows) which in turn Leads Out to the 2 Tiered Composite Deck and Patio. The Formal LR has HW floors & a Bay Window w/ Views of Lush Landscaping and Wildlife. The Formal DR has Crown Molding, Wainscoting, and HW Floors. Let’s not forget about the Brand New Roof with Solar Panels! Laundry Room w/ Utility Sink, Overhead Cabinets, and a Door Leading to the Back Yard. The Attached Garage is Enormous at 625 sq. ft. , Service Door and Utility Sink. The Paved Driveway has a Large Turnaround & Plenty of Room for Guests. There is a Covered Carport with Concrete Base which can Fit 2 Cars. In addition, there are 2 Sheds Both with Electric. One is 28’ x 16’ w/ 1 garage door and the other is 14’ x 10’. Partial Basement w/ Bilco Doors, Crawl Space with Concrete Floor, New Water Supply Lines, New Water Conditioner w/ Reverse Osmosis. Electric Service Panel Replaced 2017 and Generator Transfer Switch Added. Fios available! Quiet countryside location and just a few minutes away from Middletown and RT 1.
Beautiful three bedroom two and a half bath brick ranch home on 4.39 acres in the desired Appoquinimink school district. If you like to be in the quiet countryside with some space to call home, but still be just a few minutes away from Middletown with restaurants and shopping, then this is your next home. Generous size brick edged front porch with brick steps and beds of beautiful mature landscaping await you at the front entrance of the home. Step in the foyer with elegant hardwood floors that lead to a professionally painted home with neutral tones that will work with any furniture. The formal living room has a large bay window with sweeping views of the backyard. The formal dining room is elegantly appointed with crown molding, and wainscoting with room for a large table and full size hutch. The heart of the home, the eat in kitchen, has been recently updated with tile floors, solid surface countertops with breakfast bar, swan faucet, double bowl sinks and newer refrigerator and easy clean flat top stove. The kitchen, which also has recess lighting, is open to the family room and large breakfast area. The family room is extremely spacious, but the hardwood floors and large brick fireplace with wood mantle give it that cozy feeling. Glass doors lead to the enclosed porch with removable windows with beautiful views surrounding you and the perfect place to watch the wildlife. The master suite can easily fit a king size bed, and has double closets. The master bath has walk in shower with seats, double sinks and a linen closet. The other bedrooms have newer textured carpet and are very spacious. The hall bath has a sun tunnel, vanity and tub shower with sliding glass doors. There is a powder room for guests. The laundry room has a utility sink, overhead cabinets for storage and a door leading to the backyard. The attached garage is an oversized two car garage, with service door and it has a utility sink too. There is a concrete patio off the enclosed porch for outside entertainment. There are also two sheds both with electric and one can fit a car inside. The paved driveway has a large turnaround and plenty of parking. Book your tour today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,026 (+9.6%)
$257,000 + $399,100
$656,100
2024
$4,585 (+20.0%)
$257,000 + $399,100
$656,100
2023
$3,821 (−12.2%)
$13,400 + $108,100
$121,500
2022
$4,352 (+1.2%)
$13,400 + $108,100
$121,500
2021
$4,299 (+1.2%)
$13,400 + $108,100
$121,500
2020
$4,249 (+49.1%)
$13,400 + $108,100
$121,500
2019
$2,850 (+3.9%)
$13,400 + $74,600
$88,000
2018
$2,743 (+11.5%)
$13,400 + $74,600
$88,000
2017
$2,460 (+9.5%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2016
$2,247 (+33.4%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2015
$1,685 (+0.3%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2014
$1,680 (+0.9%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2013
$1,666 (+7.9%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2012
$1,543
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
Tax history for 157 Wiggins Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,026 (+9.6%)
$257,000 + $399,100
$656,100
2024
$4,585 (+20.0%)
$257,000 + $399,100
$656,100
2023
$3,821 (−12.2%)
$13,400 + $108,100
$121,500
2022
$4,352 (+1.2%)
$13,400 + $108,100
$121,500
2021
$4,299 (+1.2%)
$13,400 + $108,100
$121,500
2020
$4,249 (+49.1%)
$13,400 + $108,100
$121,500
2019
$2,850 (+3.9%)
$13,400 + $74,600
$88,000
2018
$2,743 (+11.5%)
$13,400 + $74,600
$88,000
2017
$2,460 (+9.5%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2016
$2,247 (+33.4%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2015
$1,685 (+0.3%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2014
$1,680 (+0.9%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2013
$1,666 (+7.9%)
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
2012
$1,543
$13,400 + $69,000
$82,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
53 ft.
Lot depth
956 ft.
Lot size
4.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,050
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1401100065
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
SR
Suburban Reserve District
This district is intended to be served with sewer and water in the future and rezoned to Suburban (S) when the sewer construction is imminent. The district is also designed to permit limited development that does not foreclose ultimate sewering of the area. The preservation of large amounts of open space and agricultural land is encouraged in this district and such land may be used for spray irrigation as permitted by this Chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized