OFF MARKET

Off market may 2025 for $485K

$526,800

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,517/mo

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2,040

sq ft

225 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

About this home

Welcome to 225 Potomac Rd, a delightful single-family home in the ever popular Fairfax neighborhood. This charming detached residence offers a spacious 1,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. With three generously sized bedrooms, 1.2 well-appointed bathrooms, family room addition, and finished lower level this home provides ample space for comfortable living. The interior with circular floor plan boasts beautiful hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout, enhancing the warmth and elegance of the home. The updated kitchen is open to the dining room which features built-ins that increase storage and functionality. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a walk-in closet offering plenty of storage. The additional bedrooms are equally inviting, each providing comfort and versatility. Step outside to discover your private patio, an ideal spot for relaxing or entertaining. The expansive fenced in back yard offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities and gardening enthusiasts. Perfect your short game on the built-in putting green! Practical features include a full basement, new furnace, enhanced lighting, new shutters, and main floor laundry. The attached generously sized 1 car garage provides convenient parking. This home is a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ready for you to make it your own. Easy walkability to the shops and dining in Fairfax shopping center and the upcoming Avenue North mixed-use community. Don't miss the opportunity to experience all that this wonderful property has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stephen Mottola • Compass

•302-202-9855 (broker)

•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)

Listed by Kristy Mottola • Compass

•302-202-9855 (broker)

•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)

Bought with Alec Georigi • Compass

•302-202-9855 (broker)

•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2077334

Redfin Estimate

$526,800

$42K since sold in May 2025$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 18.5% higher than the average sale price ($445K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$470,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,775 sq ft
239 Plymouth Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$495,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,875 sq ft
226 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$375,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,725 sq ft
311 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$450,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,975 sq ft
226 Sandra Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD OCT 22, 2025
$462,900
E
3 beds2 baths2,125 sq ft
214 Plymouth Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$415,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,975 sq ft
2 Median Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803

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$2,691/mo

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Market trends in 19803, DE

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$560K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

1 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 225 Potomac Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2077334

May 19, 2025

Sold

$485,000

$238/sq ft

May 6, 2025

Listing Removed

—

May 6, 2025

Listed

$479,000

$235/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC496086

Apr 13, 2020

Sold

$346,000

$170/sq ft

Apr 10, 2020

Pending

—

Mar 7, 2020

Contingent

—

Mar 5, 2020

Listed

$324,900

$159/sq ft

+15

Beeep. Beeep. Beeep. Hear that? That's the sound of your moving truck backing into the driveway of your new home, because this Fairfax gem is completely move-in ready! If you've been looking for a turnkey home in North Wilmington with some elbow space and room for entertaining (without that $400k price tag) then come quick because this house, in this neighborhood, will sell within a week! Highlights include a sunroom, a finished basement, an open-concept, free-flowing feel and a brick patio surrounded by a fenced in yard. Whether you are looking for your for now home or your forever home, it's Fairfax for the win!

TREND #7073250

Nov 30, 2017

Sold

$319,197

$156/sq ft

Nov 3, 2017

Pending

—

Oct 23, 2017

Listed

$309,900

$152/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003287601

Dec 5, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Nov 30, 2017

Sold

$319,197

$156/sq ft

Oct 23, 2017

Listed

$309,900

$152/sq ft

+16

Welcome to 225 Potomac Road in the sought after Fairfax community! This charming 3 bedroom, 1.2 bath home is truly turn-key ready. Enter and you will be greeted by a large living room with beautiful hardwood floors. The dining room and kitchen consist of an open floor plan, which includes stainless steel appliances, gas stove, updated cabinets and granite countertops. Perfect for entertaining! The cozy addition with plenty of natural light is located in the rear of the home and includes a laundry room and updated bathroom. From the addition you can walk out to the secluded rear yard boasting mature trees, new wooden fence, and paver patio. Perfect for relaxing and backyard cook-outs! The second floor bedrooms and an updated full bathroom have been freshly painted and the hardwood floors have been refinished. This home truly has it all! From a partially finished basement, plenty of storage, even a one car garage! Conveniently located near 202/ I-95 and the Concord Mall.

BRIGHT MLS #1005811276

Sep 19, 2008

Sold

$275,600

$135/sq ft

Aug 14, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 6, 2008

Listed

$283,900

$139/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 15, 2000

Sold

$178,500

$88/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1986

Sold

$88,300

$43/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,109 (+68.4%)

$81,900 + $389,700

$471,600

2024

$2,439 (+9.4%)

$81,900 + $389,700

$471,600

2023

$2,230 (−1.7%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2022

$2,268

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2021

$2,267

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2020

$2,268 (+0.1%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2019

$2,265 (+4.5%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2018

$2,167 (+1.6%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2017

$2,134

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2016

$2,132 (+8.7%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2015

$1,961

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2014

$1,960 (+0.3%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2013

$1,954 (+2.4%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2012

$1,908

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

Tax history for 225 Potomac Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,109 (+68.4%)

$81,900 + $389,700

$471,600

2024

$2,439 (+9.4%)

$81,900 + $389,700

$471,600

2023

$2,230 (−1.7%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2022

$2,268

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2021

$2,267

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2020

$2,268 (+0.1%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2019

$2,265 (+4.5%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2018

$2,167 (+1.6%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2017

$2,134

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2016

$2,132 (+8.7%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2015

$1,961

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2014

$1,960 (+0.3%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2013

$1,954 (+2.4%)

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

2012

$1,908

$12,700 + $51,400

$64,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,700

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

0609000412

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 - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Concrete Driveway
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 Main 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): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Recreation Room
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Partially Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 340
Improvement Assessed Value: $389,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Fencing: Fully

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 60.40 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $81,900

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,700
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 340
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $530
School Tax: $1,909
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $471,600
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,439

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance
HOA Fee: $60
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Thomas Road
Directions: Thomas Rd to Potomac

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0609000412

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lombardy Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Springer Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Brandywine High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$501,000 – $606,000

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Home values near 225 Potomac Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$508,345
217 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$435,466

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$465,195
223 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$436,383

Address	Redfin Estimate
231 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1525 Sq. Ft.	$426,323
218 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$466,470

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