Stunning Cape Cod in the highly sought after Alapocas! This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home has been completely remodeled and no detail was spared including new roof, new siding, and high efficiency windows. This classic home, located across from Wilmington Friends School, has been freshly painted and features hardwood floors, recessed lighting, new ceiling fans and replacement windows throughtout. The main level features a bright living room with a beautiful stacked stone fireplace. Next we head into the the kitchen where there are white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, undermount sink, stainless appliances, pantry, and a rear entry door that opens to the trex deck. Rounding out the main floor are three bedrooms, one of which can be a first floor Primary Bedroom , as well as a gorgeous Primary bathroom, and a full hall bathroom. Also a possibility of a second home office. Upstairs you will find an owners retreat complete with a private office and two bedrooms, one of which is a Primary Bedroom, complete with another updated full bathroom that features a double vanity with granite countertops, 8' shower with two rain heads, oil rubbed bronze fixtures , large niche and so much more. In addition, there is also a finished basement with a stacked stone, double sided fireplace with granite hearth, storage closets and a half bathroom. The home offers a two car garage, gorgeous deck, and a large yard that backs to parkland. Lots of space for relaxing, entertaining, and making new memories! Don't wait on this one, schedule a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew White• Compass
•302-202-9855 (broker)
•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Marguerite Parker• Weichert Realtors Cornerstone
Classic Cape Cod in highly sought after neighborhood of Alapocas within short walking distance from Wilmington Friends School. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath brick cape, located on a 1/2 acre lot with beautiful mature foliage, has endless potential for any family looking to customize and renovate a home to their style. The open and spacious living and dining room features a beautiful stone fireplace, white oak hardwood floors throughout and large windows providing plentiful natural sunlight. The main floor also includes the kitchen which leads onto the back deck, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a large office with custom wood shelving, and covered brick front terrace. The second floor includes three more spacious bedrooms, a large full bath, hardwood floors, lots of closet space, including a large cedar closet. A finished basement offers 2 spacious living areas featuring a brick fireplace, a half bath, large storage closets, a laundry room, and workshop that open into the two-car rear entry garage. The tranquil and generous 1/2 acre lot backs Alapocas Run State Park, ensuring the undeveloped public green space will remain beyond the property line, with natural trails for hiking, biking, and access to the Brandywine River. 221 Edgewood road is within walking distance to Wilmington Friends school and Incyte, a 5 minute drive to AI dupont/Nemours Children's hospital and Wilmington Hospital, and is also an easy bicycle commute to the downtown Wilmington business district. A true gem waiting for the perfect family to turn this into their dream home and make many new memories in one of the area’s most exclusive neighborhoods! This property is an inherited family estate being sold in as-is condition. Inspections will be for informational purposes only.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,866 (−8.5%)
$156,700 + $493,500
$650,200
2024
$6,413 (+8.7%)
$156,700 + $493,500
$650,200
2023
$5,901 (−1.2%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2022
$5,972
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2021
$5,969 (+39.2%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2020
$4,289 (+0.1%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2019
$4,283 (+4.1%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2018
$4,113 (+1.5%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2017
$4,054 (+3.6%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2016
$3,912 (+9.7%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2015
$3,565 (−0.6%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2014
$3,585 (+1.6%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2013
$3,529 (+2.2%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2012
$3,454
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
Tax history for 221 Edgewood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,866 (−8.5%)
$156,700 + $493,500
$650,200
2024
$6,413 (+8.7%)
$156,700 + $493,500
$650,200
2023
$5,901 (−1.2%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2022
$5,972
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2021
$5,969 (+39.2%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2020
$4,289 (+0.1%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2019
$4,283 (+4.1%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2018
$4,113 (+1.5%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2017
$4,054 (+3.6%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2016
$3,912 (+9.7%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2015
$3,565 (−0.6%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2014
$3,585 (+1.6%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2013
$3,529 (+2.2%)
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
2012
$3,454
$31,100 + $131,300
$162,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.