Traditional two-story brick colonial with a family room addition on a corner lot in Fairfax. This three-bedroom, two and a half bath home shows like a model and is located on one of the nicest streets in the community. Arrive to mature landscaping, refinished walkways and excellent curb appeal. Enter the main living space to a Pottery Barn feel with refinished original hardwood floors, warm neutral paint and handsome crown molding/chair rail. Continue to an updated kitchen with a breakfast bar and granite counter tops that opens nicely to a 26' X 13' family room addition. The family room features vaulted ceilings, a brick accent wall, custom built-ins, a full bathroom and access to the private backyard and patio. The upper level has three freshly painted bedrooms with refinished hardwood floors and a clean and updated full bath. The lower level has a finished rec room area, utility and laundry space, half bath, and extra storage in the closets and crawl space. Vinyl replacement windows have been installed throughout the home and the water heater and electric panel were recently replaced. This wonderful Fairfax colonial is on a premium corner lot with beautiful spaces inside and out. Welcome home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Buzz Moran• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Karl Law• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Showcase two-story that shows like a model home. The minute you walk into this 3BR, 2.1BA Colonial you will immediately realize that this is not your typical Fairfax home. Current owners have updated and improved every aspect of this home. The home boasts a wonderful granite eat-in kitchen that opens to a 26 x 12 family room addition w/ vaulted ceilings, built in bookcases and an exposed brick wall. In addition there is a first floor laundry and full bath. The second story consists of three good sized bedrooms w/ ceiling fans and an updated neutral bath. There is a finished recreation room w/ ceramic tile floor and built in storage space in the basement. Other noteworthy updates include: gleaming hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, custom moldings, professionally painted interior, gas heat, central air, and vinyl tilt-in windows. Situated on a well landscaped corner lot w/ stamped concrete walk ways and patio, aggregate concrete drive and fenced yard. This is a must see home!
Public Records
Oct 4, 1999
Sold
$178,500
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1990
Sold
$142,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1986
Sold
$108,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,806 (+47.5%)
$81,900 + $355,000
$436,900
2024
$2,580 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $355,000
$436,900
2023
$2,358 (−1.7%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2022
$2,398
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2021
$2,398
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2020
$2,399 (+0.1%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2019
$2,395 (+4.5%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2018
$2,292 (+1.6%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2017
$2,257
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2016
$2,255 (+8.7%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2015
$2,075
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2014
$2,073 (+0.3%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2013
$2,067 (+2.4%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2012
$2,018
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
Tax history for 2218 Brookline Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,806 (+47.5%)
$81,900 + $355,000
$436,900
2024
$2,580 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $355,000
$436,900
2023
$2,358 (−1.7%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2022
$2,398
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2021
$2,398
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2020
$2,399 (+0.1%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2019
$2,395 (+4.5%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2018
$2,292 (+1.6%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2017
$2,257
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2016
$2,255 (+8.7%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2015
$2,075
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2014
$2,073 (+0.3%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2013
$2,067 (+2.4%)
$13,300 + $54,500
$67,800
2012
$2,018
$13,300 + $54,500
$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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
82 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,825
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0609000222
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway
Interior
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 (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Breakfast Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Drainage System
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $54,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Sidewalks
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner
Lot Size Dimensions: 82X100
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,825
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $67,800
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $2,255
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
HOA Fee: $40
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: LOMBARDY
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
Location Information
Cross Street: FAIRFAX BLVD
Directions: 202 to entrance of Fairfax. Left on Fairfax Blvd. Right on Brookline Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,825
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0609000222
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lombardy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Springer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Brandywine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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 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
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Estimated sale price
$471,000 – $570,000
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