Very well maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath Cape located in the Brandywine Hundred community of Northminster. This home offers tremendous curb appeal and lots of living space. Upon entering the inviting slate foyer you are flanked by a large quiet living room and welcoming dining room that is big enough for large get togethers. In the back of the home is your updated kitchen and warm and cozy family room with a brick fireplace. The french style doors open to bright sunroom with vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan and lots of natural light. Completing the main level is a large bedroom, full bath and main level laundry. Upstairs there is a private master bedroom suite with a private bath and two more generously sized bedrooms. The basement is finished with carpeting and a drop ceiling, perfect for extra living and entertaining space. Don't miss the brick patio in the backyard, great for hanging out and grilling. This home is located on a private street and offers easy access to I95, the Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia and Wilmington attractions. Other fine features include brand new heater, newer roof and replacement windows throughout. Don't miss this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$665,209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Nolte• Coldwell Banker Realty
•302-234-1888 (broker)
Listed by Brent Applebaum• Coldwell Banker Realty
•302-234-1888 (broker)
Bought with Joe Tortorella• Empower Real Estate, LLC
Immaculate 4 bed 3 bath Cape located in the Brandywine Hundred community of Northminster. This beautiful cape has been loved and maintained by the same owner for 40 years, providing up dates over the years. New kitchen in '95 done so well you would think it was done yesterday. Beautifully appointed sunroom added in '05 which opens to a lovely brick patio kept private by rows of evergreens. Windows replaced, roof replace 3 years ago. The interior features a main floor bedroom, family room with wood burning fire place which has the most beautiful homemade Walnut mantle, 1st floor laundry and formal living and dining rooms. Upstairs provides generous sized master suite with sitting area, two other bedrooms and hall bath. This location is paramount, offering easy access to I95 which in turn provides easy access to the Philadelphia international airport and both Philadelphia and Wilmington attractions. Add this property to your tour today.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1975
Sold
$75,000
$75,000/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,415 (+4.6%)
$95,700 + $411,000
$506,700
2024
$4,221 (+9.4%)
$95,700 + $411,000
$506,700
2023
$3,857 (−1.7%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2022
$3,923
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2021
$3,923
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2020
$3,924 (+0.1%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2019
$3,918 (+4.5%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2018
$3,750 (+1.6%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2017
$3,691
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2016
$3,689 (+27.5%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2015
$2,894
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2014
$2,892 (+0.4%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2013
$2,880 (+2.8%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2012
$2,801
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
Tax history for 117 Broadbent Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,415 (+4.6%)
$95,700 + $411,000
$506,700
2024
$4,221 (+9.4%)
$95,700 + $411,000
$506,700
2023
$3,857 (−1.7%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2022
$3,923
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2021
$3,923
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2020
$3,924 (+0.1%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2019
$3,918 (+4.5%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2018
$3,750 (+1.6%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2017
$3,691
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2016
$3,689 (+27.5%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2015
$2,894
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2014
$2,892 (+0.4%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2013
$2,880 (+2.8%)
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
2012
$2,801
$18,500 + $92,400
$110,900
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
133 ft.
Lot size
15,682
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0601400037
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$5 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $92,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 133.40
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $18,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $919
School Tax: $3,005
Tax Assessed Value: $110,900
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $3,924
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $50
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0601400037
HOA Dues: $5/month
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lancashire Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Talley Middle School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Concord High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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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Wilmington, DE • 19810
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Estimated sale price
$632,000 – $765,000
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