Charming 2-story Colonial in Alapocas! Beautiful brick exterior with black shutters on a professionally landscaped lot backing to Wilmington Friends School Athletic fields. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a 2-car detached garage. The 1st floor offers a lovely foyer, living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room with built-in corner cupboard and French door that leads to the charming side porch overlooking the well landscaped side yard. The galley kitchen offers newer stainless-steel appliances, black granite countertops with a white subway tile backsplash and a back door that leads to the rear yard and driveway. A step down from the front hallway leads to the 1st floor powder room & large laundry room with a bay window and an abundance of storage space. Finishing off the 1st floor is a family room or library with built-in bookshelves and built-in desk. The 2nd floor houses 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths that include the master bedroom with updated bathroom. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, newly refinished on the 2nd floor. The basement provides a storage room and finished room, perfect as a n additional family room/rec room with lots of additional storage closets. The exterior is as impressive as the interior with a beautiful rear patio. Additional notable updates include: updated landscaping, new rear patio, interior painting in a neutral color palate, restored hardwood floors, exterior painting of all shutters and wood work. A beautiful home close to Alapocas Run State Park, N. Wilmington shopping & restaurants and downtown Wilmington. Not to be missed! Showings to begin on Saturday, 5/22/21.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$376Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cathleen Wilder• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Lovely well maintained two story brick colonial in the charming community of Alapocas. Gorgeous brick exterior with lots of wonderful functional built-ins. Living room with cozy wood burning fireplace. Both living room and dining room are formalized with chair rail. Four spacious bedrooms with the special feature of a first floor laundry room with new flooring and lots of storage space. Newly carpeted Library/Family room is unique with build in desk and shelving. The side porch is peacefully surrounded by the beauty of mature towering trees. Portion of basement is currently serving as a play room and storage area. Minutes away from shopping and restaurants, as well as the jogging and hiking trails of Alapocas Woods.
BRIGHT MLS #1005963184
Mar 16, 2009
Sold
$430,000
$191/sq ft
Jan 21, 2009
Listing Removed
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Nov 4, 2008
Listed
$459,900
$204/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008530410
Nov 6, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jun 24, 2008
Listed
$499,900
$222/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008480436
Jun 25, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 2, 2008
Listed
$549,900
$244/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008398874
May 2, 2008
Listing Removed
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Feb 8, 2008
Listed
$575,000
$256/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC341200
Feb 12, 2008
Listing Removed
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Oct 2, 2007
Listed
$575,000
$256/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,209 (+30.2%)
$145,800 + $542,400
$688,200
2024
$4,770 (+8.7%)
$145,800 + $542,400
$688,200
2023
$4,389 (−1.2%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2022
$4,442
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2020
$4,441 (+0.1%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2019
$4,434 (+4.0%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2018
$4,265 (+1.5%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2017
$4,202 (+0.8%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2016
$4,170 (+8.3%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2015
$3,849 (−0.4%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2014
$3,863 (+1.2%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2013
$3,819 (+2.0%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2012
$3,746
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
Tax history for 16 Granite Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,209 (+30.2%)
$145,800 + $542,400
$688,200
2024
$4,770 (+8.7%)
$145,800 + $542,400
$688,200
2023
$4,389 (−1.2%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2022
$4,442
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2020
$4,441 (+0.1%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2019
$4,434 (+4.0%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2018
$4,265 (+1.5%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2017
$4,202 (+0.8%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2016
$4,170 (+8.3%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2015
$3,849 (−0.4%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2014
$3,863 (+1.2%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2013
$3,819 (+2.0%)
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
2012
$3,746
$26,300 + $94,500
$120,800
*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
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
152 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,250
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0613600003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Not Furnished
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $94,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 75.00 x 151.50
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $26,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,250
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $1,001
School Tax: $3,273
Tax Assessed Value: $120,800
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $4,274
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: School Rd.
Directions: Augustine Cut-off to Alapocas Dr. ; left on School Rd. ; right on Granite Rd. ; house on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,250
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0613600003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Lombardy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Springer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Brandywine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
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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 103° 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, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$804,000 – $973,000
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