Don't miss this beautifully landscaped and well maintained two story colonial located on a corner lot in Bellevue Manor Addition. The living room features a fireplace with bookshelves and the dining room has a large bay window and window seat. The kitchen has plenty of room and has been updated with gas cooktop, double ovens and stainless steel appliances. A large greenhouse window lets in plenty of light. There is also a large mudroom in the back that provides additional storage space. A screened in porch off the living room provides a space to relax outdoors. There are hardwood floors throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$277Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carol McKennon• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
•302-429-4500 (broker)
•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)
Bought with Lauren Madaline• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Very well-maintained "story-book cottage" style 2-Story Colonial offers light filled rooms, quick access to major roads and a quiet corner lot just blocks from Mt. Pleasant Elementary. Living Room centers on fireplace with bookshelves, Dining Room on a full bay window with window seat. Newer Kitchen with Gas Cooktop, Double Ovens, tons of counter and storage space. Larger Mud Room keeps family gear organized. NEW Full Bath. NEW PR. Newly refinished hardwoods throughout. Newer Roof. View the yard from the screened porch, or enjoy the carefully planned succession of perennial blooms designed by a professional gardener.
BRIGHT MLS #1007903562
Sep 21, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2015
Listed
$265,000
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1998
Sold
$159,900
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1983
Sold
$74,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,331 (+29.1%)
$71,100 + $311,200
$382,300
2024
$2,580 (+9.4%)
$71,100 + $311,200
$382,300
2023
$2,358 (−1.7%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2022
$2,398
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2021
$2,398
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2020
$2,399 (+0.1%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2019
$2,395 (+4.5%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2018
$2,292 (+1.6%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2017
$2,257
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2016
$2,255 (+8.7%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2015
$2,075 (+0.4%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2013
$2,067 (+2.4%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2012
$2,018
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
Tax history for 1703 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,331 (+29.1%)
$71,100 + $311,200
$382,300
2024
$2,580 (+9.4%)
$71,100 + $311,200
$382,300
2023
$2,358 (−1.7%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2022
$2,398
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2021
$2,398
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2020
$2,399 (+0.1%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2019
$2,395 (+4.5%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2018
$2,292 (+1.6%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2017
$2,257
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2016
$2,255 (+8.7%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2015
$2,075 (+0.4%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2013
$2,067 (+2.4%)
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
2012
$2,018
$15,400 + $52,400
$67,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
145 ft.
Lot depth
70 ft.
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,550
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0613300117
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: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Other
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,550
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $67,800
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,292
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
150 Amps
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Private Sewer
Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available
Water Source: Private
Location
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Philadelphia Pike to Bellevue Road, Left on River Road, House on Left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0613300117
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$408,000 – $494,000
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