Great Opportunity to purchase a beautiful brick two-story colonial in convenient and popular Fairfax. Clean, light, and bright describe this 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Beautiful hardwoods cover the floors in the generously-sized living room and dining room. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops and stainless appliances. The lower level features a family room, a powder room, laundry area, and an unfinished work-shop area. There is an attached garage and a nice fenced in back yard. Fairfax has been a favorite community for over 50 years because it is close to everything: I-95, all of the stores and restaurants on Rt 202, downtown Wilmington, the library, and much more. Come see this great house and you'll see why everybody loves Fairfax!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Marti Foley• House of Real Estate
•302-274-2503 (broker)
•peterd@houseofrealestatede.com (broker)
Bought with Lauren Janes• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Combine the luxury of NEW with en established North Wilmington neighborhood to get this rare slice of heaven! This home has been fully renovated to meet your modern-day lifestyle. The first floor features an open floor plan with refinished hardwood floors, crown moulding, elegant light fixtures, new kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite counter tops. The second floor boasts 3 bedrooms and an elegant full bath. There's more!. .. The finished basement add lots of bonus square footage that is a great place for work or play. Other great features of the home include new windows, a freshly painted interior and exterior, new carpeting, AND a newer heater, air conditioner, and hot water heater. Make this the next place you call home.
TREND #6116465
Oct 8, 2012
Sold
$155,000
$115/sq ft
Sep 23, 2012
Listed
$160,000
$119/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004112386
Oct 8, 2012
Sold
$155,000
$115/sq ft
Sep 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 23, 2012
Listed
$160,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,559 (+53.3%)
$81,900 + $326,600
$408,500
2024
$2,321 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $326,600
$408,500
2023
$2,122 (−1.7%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2022
$2,158
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2020
$2,158 (+0.1%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2019
$2,155 (+4.5%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2018
$2,062 (+1.6%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2017
$2,030
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2016
$2,029 (+8.7%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2015
$1,866
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2014
$1,865 (+0.3%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2013
$1,859 (+41.3%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2012
$1,316
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
Tax history for 222 Potomac Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,559 (+53.3%)
$81,900 + $326,600
$408,500
2024
$2,321 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $326,600
$408,500
2023
$2,122 (−1.7%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2022
$2,158
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2020
$2,158 (+0.1%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2019
$2,155 (+4.5%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2018
$2,062 (+1.6%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2017
$2,030
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2016
$2,029 (+8.7%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2015
$1,866
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2014
$1,865 (+0.3%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2013
$1,859 (+41.3%)
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
2012
$1,316
$12,700 + $48,300
$61,000
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
61 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,350
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0609000484
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: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper 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): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
Interior Features: Carpet, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $48,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Energy Efficient
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 60.50 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $12,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,350
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $505
School Tax: $1,653
Tax Assessed Value: $61,000
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,158
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Other Fees: $40
Other Fees Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: LOMBARDY
Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER
High School: BRANDYWINE
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Thomas
Directions: Murphy to Thomas to Potomac
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,350
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0609000484
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Lombardy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Springer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Brandywine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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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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
$412,000 – $499,000
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