Welcome Home! This spacious home features beautiful wood floors throughout. The home boasts a new updated kitchen with a stylish back splash, granite counter tops and tile floors. Both levels of the home feature large bedrooms. The home also offers a sun room for that indoor/outdoor feeling. All this with a large garage, some new windows, fresh paint, and bathroom updates. Home is in close proximity to I95 and Rt 202.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Doris Shorts• RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Conveniently located 5 bedroom home in North Wilmington. This charming Cape Cod is located on a corner lot with well maintained yard. Hard wood floors throughout the home. 2 bedrooms on the main floor. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms with ample closet space in all bedrooms. Features include wood burning fireplace, 2 car attached garage, large driveway that can accommodate 4 cars, and patio great for back-yard barbecues off of the enclosed back porch.
BRIGHT MLS #1007634598
Jan 29, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 20, 2014
Listed
$329,000
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,360 (+9.9%)
$97,000 + $403,400
$500,400
2024
$3,966 (+9.4%)
$97,000 + $403,400
$500,400
2023
$3,624 (−1.7%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2022
$3,686
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2021
$3,686
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2020
$3,687 (+0.1%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2019
$3,681 (+4.5%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2018
$3,523 (+1.6%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2017
$3,468
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2016
$3,466 (+49.6%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2013
$2,316 (+3.3%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2012
$2,243
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
Tax history for 1609 Shipley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,360 (+9.9%)
$97,000 + $403,400
$500,400
2024
$3,966 (+9.4%)
$97,000 + $403,400
$500,400
2023
$3,624 (−1.7%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2022
$3,686
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2021
$3,686
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2020
$3,687 (+0.1%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2019
$3,681 (+4.5%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2018
$3,523 (+1.6%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2017
$3,468
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2016
$3,466 (+49.6%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2013
$2,316 (+3.3%)
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
2012
$2,243
$18,000 + $86,200
$104,200
*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
1
Lot width
143 ft.
Lot depth
119 ft.
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,350
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0610200189
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $86,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 143.00 x 118.70
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $18,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,350
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $862
School Tax: $2,716
Tax Assessed Value: $104,200
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $3,578
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018
Utilities
Utilities Information
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0610200189
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Carrcroft Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Springer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Brandywine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
6/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$535,000 – $648,000
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