Rarely available updated green & energy efficient stone 2150 SQ FT, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car turned garage, 4 car driveway "Pondok Gedeh" Cape Cod Bungalow home with a 1st floor master suite, sitting/dressing room, 2 walk-in closets with California Closets customization, en-suite full bath with a double sink, separate soaking tub & 2 Rain head shower, sun room, large walk-out basement, walk-in attic, Trex deck & lighting with Southern exposure & incredible views of the Delaware River & New Jersey in desirable Holly Oak in N. Wilmington. Holly Oak is known for its stately, historic, park-like homes. This historic home has period details with modern amenities. Updates include: eat-in cooks kitchen with an island (custom White inset cabinetry, Eco friendly PaperStone counter tops, pro style stainless steel Kenmore Elite 5 burner gas range & double oven, stainless steel Bosch dishwasher, Whirlpool Gold side by side refrigerator & Broan Elite range hood, reverse osmosis water filtration system, farmhouse sink, Kohler fixtures, Carrera Marble tile back splash, recessed & pendant lighting, wide plank hardwood floors, decorative ceiling beams, built-in storage, walk-in pantry), master bath (ceramic double sink, soaking tub, shower with 2 Rainhead's, frameless shower door, toilet, Kohler fixtures, White Subway & glass wall tile, Marble tile floor with radiant heating, recessed & sconce lighting, linen closet), 2nd full bath (tub, shower, brushed nickel shower door, Kohler fixtures, White wainscoting, White ceramic square & hex wall & floor tile, sink, vanity, toilet, lighting), half bath (pedestal sink, faucet, toilet, lighting, ceramic tile floor, linen closet), roof (architectural shingle, 1 layer, flat roof above sun room), windows (Andersen Low-E), White wood window blinds, storm & exterior doors, gas boiler (Crown), central air (high velocity), gas tankless hot water heater (Rinnai), electric (200 AMP), temperature controls & sensors in each room, rear sun deck with custom inlay, railings, gates, stairs (Trex) with covered outside dining area, ceiling fan & swing, refinished hardwood floors, carpeting on 2nd floor (original hardwoods underneath), interior & exterior painting, insulated garage doors, automatic garage door openers, front loading washer & dryer (Samsung), laundry utility sink, ceiling fans, light fixtures, dimmer light switches, professional landscaping, mature trees, plants, shrubs, flowers, gutters with guards, downspouts, soffits, fascia. Features: original wood moldings, paneled doors, glass French doors, mantles, railings, banister, crystal doorknobs, 2 stone wood burning fireplaces (living & sun rooms), sun room has own entry door, Fieldstone walkways & front porch, concrete landscaping walls, built-in storage, lots of windows & light. Yard perfect for pets, play, your next BBQ. Basement perfect for playroom, pets, home theater, gym, yoga studio, arts & crafts, workshop, woodshop, additional storage. Fantastic location just minutes to everything: Target, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Petsmart, Wawa, Dunkin, Home Depot, Lowes, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, grocery stores, banks, schools, parks, dog parks, hiking, biking, walking, running trails. Easy access to Claymont SEPTA train station with free parking & Wilmington train & bus stations, Route 13, Philadelphia Pike, 495, 95, Naamans Rd, 202, Concord Pike, Downtown Wilmington, N. Wilmington, Philadelphia, PA, NJ, MD, DE Memorial & Commodore Barry bridges, Philadelphia International Airport. First time buyers only pay half the transfer tax!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tim Owen• BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord
•302-477-5500 (broker)
•walt.hurtt@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Stephen Crifasi• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
"Pondok Gedeh Cottage" 1514 Ridge Rd. Wilmington, Delaware 19809 A home with character improved to today's sophisticated design standards and ready to move in with refined period finishes. Nothing to upgrade in this right sized bungalow style home in a neighborhood of stately, historic, park-like properties. Complete main floor lifestyle with access to expansive deck overlooking the Delaware River and New Jersey. A chef's kitchen of new, period correct hand-built cabinets focused on a center island with farm sink in a state of the art countertop. A large windowed, first floor master suite with fully appointed tiled bathroom featuring a free standing power tub and separate generous custom shower with frameless glass door. A formal dining and living room with fireplace work in an open floor plan relationship. A large, sun filled room with fireplace is the perfect quiet retreat space. A newly installed powder room off the main entry completes the first floor with style. A cozy second floor includes two bedrooms and hall bath ready for little ones or guests. The house has been expertly maintained and includes a new (2014) architectural dimensional shingle roof, new boiler (with cozy in-floor radiant heat) and hi velocity A/C system, Ranier on-demand gas hot water maker and electrical system upgrades. The ground floor includes finished space, high ceilinged basement storage and two bay garage. On 1/4 acre, the house is nestled into a professionally landscaped front lawn and gardens. An expansive contemporary, professionally built elevated deck includes a covered outside dining area and open sun deck with southern exposure. This property is a turn-key gem set among an established community and will be a true find for the discriminating buyer interested in quality architectural design and finishes. Ready for immediate move- in.
BRIGHT MLS #1008276196
May 18, 2016
Listing Removed
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Feb 24, 2016
Listed
$379,000
$176/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007883674
Jan 31, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2015
Listed
$389,000
$181/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC297426
Nov 15, 1996
Sold
$141,000
$66/sq ft
Nov 1, 1996
Listing Removed
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Sep 19, 1995
Listed
$141,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,975 (+89.6%)
$59,900 + $387,600
$447,500
2024
$2,096 (+9.2%)
$59,900 + $387,600
$447,500
2023
$1,921 (−1.2%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2022
$1,943
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2021
$1,942
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2020
$1,942 (+0.2%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2019
$1,937 (+4.3%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2018
$1,858 (+1.5%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2017
$1,830 (+0.3%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2016
$1,825 (+8.5%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2015
$1,682
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2014
$1,681 (+0.5%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2013
$1,672 (+2.3%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2012
$1,635
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
Tax history for 1514 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,975 (+89.6%)
$59,900 + $387,600
$447,500
2024
$2,096 (+9.2%)
$59,900 + $387,600
$447,500
2023
$1,921 (−1.2%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2022
$1,943
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2021
$1,942
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2020
$1,942 (+0.2%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2019
$1,937 (+4.3%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2018
$1,858 (+1.5%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2017
$1,830 (+0.3%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2016
$1,825 (+8.5%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2015
$1,682
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2014
$1,681 (+0.5%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2013
$1,672 (+2.3%)
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
2012
$1,635
$11,000 + $42,700
$53,700
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
139 ft.
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,150
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0611600087
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - Tankless