Expanded Fairfax brick colonial now available for rent. This three bedroom, two story home has a finished family room off of the main living space and an updated kitchen. Walk into a clean main living space with wall to wall neutral carpet and fresh paint. The updated kitchen has recent improvements such as: new granite counter tops, a new tile backsplash, new stainless steel appliances, painted cabinets, and new flooring. The garage was converted to extra living space with a powder room and access to a private back porch. The upper level has three bedrooms and a clean "black and white" full bath. Each room has modern paint and good closet space for a Fairfax home. The house has replacement windows throughout and updated gas systems. The basement and garden shed provide plenty of storage. Welcome Home.
Fairfax, located between Brandywine Creek State Park and the Rockford Park area, is a residential and wooded Wilmington neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and a park-adjacent feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Concord Pike (US-202) corridor near Silverside Road, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday services set a steady, commuter-friendly rhythm. Brick colonials and ranch-style homes sit along curving roads with mature trees and generous setbacks. Weekend routines often orbit the Brandywine Creek Greenway’s trails and the open lawns of nearby parks. Cultural touchpoints such as the Delaware Art Museum and the Rockford Tower add a distinctly Wilmington backdrop. Dining landmarks like Buckley’s Tavern and Kid Shelleen’s keep the area grounded in long-running local favorites.
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
This property is priced $241 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$2,700
Rental estimate
$2,459
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 214 Potomac Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHTMLS #DENC2110698
Sep 6, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,700
$2/sq ft
TREND #7159715
May 16, 2018
Sold
$260,000
$193/sq ft
Apr 15, 2018
Price Changed
$260,000
$193/sq ft
Apr 15, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 12, 2018
Listed
$249,900
$185/sq ft
+17
BRIGHT MLS #1000387314
May 16, 2018
Sold
$260,000
$193/sq ft
May 3, 2018
Pending
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Apr 15, 2018
Price Changed
$260,000
$193/sq ft
Apr 15, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 12, 2018
Listed
$249,900
$185/sq ft
+17
Classic brick 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial located in North Wilmington's ever-popular Fairfax. The home has been freshly painted and has new carpeting throughout. Features include a front entry portico, large living room bay window, dining room with chair rail and built in china cabinet, family room addition, and spacious screened porch that opens to the fenced in back yard. The home also offers updated windows, central air, and a main floor powder room. Conveniently located close to Rt. 202, I-95, Brandywine Creek State Park, shopping and restaurants.
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214 Potomac Rd is a 1500 square foot property with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. We estimate that 214 Potomac Rd would rent between $2,459 / mo.214 Potomac Rd is located in Wilmington, the 19803 zipcode, and the Brandywine School District.