This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick cape cod home exudes a true pride of ownership with so many updates and has a new huge driveway for 6 cars!!! As you enter this amazing cape, you will see an all neutral decor, circular floor plan which is perfect for entertaining and beautiful refinished hardwood floors throughout most of this home. There is a large Living Room and formal Dining Room with pass through window to the updated Kitchen with 42" cabinets, all new black stainless appliances, refrigerator, 5-burner gas range with convection oven, built-in microwave, dishwasher, breakfast bar, double sinks, lazy susan and ceramic tiled floor. The main hall has a brand new upscale first floor full bathroom with stunning double shower, super deep linen closet, new toilet, vanity and mirror. Next, you will see a first floor Main Bedroom Suite with custom built-in closets and adjoining Main Bedroom Retreat, office, exercise room, nursery, your choice! There is an outside entrance that leads you to the awesome new enclosed screened porch and new deck overlooking the open rear yard with plenty of playing area, garden area and shed included. The second level has an updated full bathroom and two spacious bedrooms with a walk-in closet, linen closet and hardwood floors. You will have loads of storage space in the full basement with sink area, full walk-in closet, sump pump and French drain. Other fabulous updates include: New roof 2015, freshly painted interior and exterior, gas line connection to the house, updated gas hot water heater, 200 amp service with surge protection, five Split System AC/Heat Pump units in addition to this home having three zones for heating, extra insulation blown into the walls in entire house, new Andersen windows on the second floor and kitchen window. Easy to put a laundry hook up on main level! Great location, close to shopping, restaurants, I-95, train station, public transportation and much more! With the new updated lanes to Murphy Road and this super large driveway, it is super easy to come and go! You actually don't even need a car because you can walk to everything you need!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Michele Colavecchi Lawless• RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
•302-477-3900 (broker)
•john@johnwford.com (broker)
Bought with Sherry Mattei• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-696-1100 (broker)
•bill.smith@longandfoster.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC506602
Redfin Estimate
$448,687
$146K since sold in July 2022$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 6.8% higher than the average sale price ($420K) of 6 comparable homes.
This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick cape cod home exudes a true pride of ownership with so many updates and has a new huge driveway for 6 cars!!! As you enter this amazing cape, you will see an all neutral decor, circular floor plan which is perfect for entertaining and beautiful refinished hardwood floors throughout most of this home. There is a large Living Room and formal Dining Room with pass through window to the updated Kitchen with 42" cabinets, all new black stainless appliances, refrigerator, 5-burner gas range with convection oven, built-in microwave, dishwasher, breakfast bar, double sinks, lazy susan and ceramic tiled floor. The main hall has a brand new upscale first floor full bathroom with stunning double shower, super deep linen closet, new toilet, vanity and mirror. Next, you will see a first floor Main Bedroom Suite with custom built-in closets and adjoining Main Bedroom Retreat, office, exercise room, nursery, your choice! There is an outside entrance that leads you to the awesome new enclosed screened porch and new deck overlooking the open rear yard with plenty of playing area, garden area and shed included. The second level has an updated full bathroom and two spacious bedrooms with a walk-in closet, linen closet and hardwood floors. You will have loads of storage space in the full basement with sink area, full walk-in closet, sump pump and French drain. Other fabulous updates include: New roof 2015, freshly painted interior and exterior, gas line connection to the house, updated gas hot water heater, 200 amp service with surge protection, five Split System AC/Heat Pump units in addition to this home having three zones for heating, extra insulation blown into the walls in entire house, new Andersen windows on the second floor and kitchen window. Easy to put a laundry hook up on main level! Great location, close to shopping, restaurants, I-95, train station, public transportation and much more! With the new updated lanes to Murphy Road and this super large driveway, it is super easy to come and go! You actually don't even need a car because you can walk to everything you need!
BRIGHT MLS #DENC119896
Jun 9, 2006
Sold
$263,000
$157/sq ft
May 16, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2006
Listed
$263,000
$157/sq ft
+1
This Charming Cape has been totally redone. Features include: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Bedroom on the First Floor with Dressing Room/Sitting Room and Private Deck, Bright Kitchen with Appliance Package, Classic Dining Room with Crown and Chair Rail, Spacious Living Room with Crown Molding, Hardwood and Tile Floors, New Baths, Full Basement with Laundry Center, Newly Landscaped with Flagstone Walks. What an outstanding Home!
BRIGHT MLS #DENC364526
Apr 19, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2006
Listed
$274,900
$164/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC360684
Mar 21, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 4, 2006
Listed
$274,900
$164/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC161714
Sep 29, 2005
Sold
$145,000
$87/sq ft
Aug 2, 2005
Listed
$145,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,269 (+37.9%)
$81,900 + $293,300
$375,200
2024
$2,371 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $293,300
$375,200
2023
$2,167 (−1.7%)
$11,700 + $50,600
$62,300
2022
$2,204
$11,700 + $50,600
$62,300
2021
$2,204 (+22.1%)
$11,700 + $50,600
$62,300
2020
$1,804 (+3.6%)
$11,700 + $50,600
$62,300
2019
$1,741 (+5.6%)
$11,700 + $48,900
$60,600
2018
$1,649 (−16.5%)
$11,700 + $48,900
$60,600
2017
$1,974
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2016
$1,972 (+8.7%)
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2015
$1,814
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2014
$1,813 (+0.3%)
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2013
$1,808 (+2.4%)
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2012
$1,765
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
Tax history for 119 Murphy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,269 (+37.9%)
$81,900 + $293,300
$375,200
2024
$2,371 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $293,300
$375,200
2023
$2,167 (−1.7%)
$11,700 + $50,600
$62,300
2022
$2,204
$11,700 + $50,600
$62,300
2021
$2,204 (+22.1%)
$11,700 + $50,600
$62,300
2020
$1,804 (+3.6%)
$11,700 + $50,600
$62,300
2019
$1,741 (+5.6%)
$11,700 + $48,900
$60,600
2018
$1,649 (−16.5%)
$11,700 + $48,900
$60,600
2017
$1,974
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2016
$1,972 (+8.7%)
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2015
$1,814
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2014
$1,813 (+0.3%)
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2013
$1,808 (+2.4%)
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
2012
$1,765
$11,700 + $47,600
$59,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FAIRFAX
Living Sq. Ft: 1,675
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,016
Building Sq. Ft: 1,675
# of Stories: 1.5
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 28
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE
Municipality Name: BRANDYWINE HUNDRED
Acres: 0.15
Depth Footage: 110
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: NC5
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BRANDYWINE HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,675
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0610100082
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lombardy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Springer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Brandywine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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 101° 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
Wilmington, DE • 19803
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$427,000 – $516,000
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