SOLD MAY 15, 2026

Sold on May 2026

$495,000

•

1,875

sq ft

226 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

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* * * Open House Canceled * * * Welcome to 226 Potomac Road This timeless all-brick Colonial seamlessly blends classic architecture with thoughtful modern upgrades, ideally situated in one of North Wilmington’s most desirable neighborhoods. Meticulously maintained, this 3-bedroom residence offers a sophisticated balance of charm, functionality, and contemporary design. The main level showcases a beautifully reimagined open-concept kitchen and dining area, designed for today’s lifestyle. Appointed with granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry, and a generous layout, this inviting space is perfectly suited for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms are complemented by a full bathroom, offering a traditional yet highly functional layout. The finished basement provides versatile additional living space which is ideal for a media room, home office, or fitness area that includes a convenient powder room. The home’s all-brick exterior enhances its curb appeal while underscoring its enduring quality and low-maintenance appeal. Outdoors, a paver patio and level backyard create an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, this property offers exceptional accessibility without compromising neighborhood charm. A move-in ready home defined by quality, comfort, and location 226 Potomac Road presents an exceptional opportunity not to be missed.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$264Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Leon Rapuano • Keller Williams Realty Wilmington

•302-299-1100 (broker)

Bought with Dave Watlington • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

•302-285-5100 (broker)

•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2100390

Redfin Estimate

$525,442

$30K since sold in May 2026$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 21% higher than the average sale price ($434K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$470,000
A
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$375,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,725 sq ft
311 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$379,900
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,550 sq ft
112 Devonshire Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$475,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,775 sq ft
231 Pinehurst Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$455,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,700 sq ft
232 Plymouth Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$450,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,975 sq ft
226 Sandra Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

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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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$699,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,350 sq ft
1110 Webster Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$459,000
5 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
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3 beds1 bath1,275 sq ft
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3 beds1.5 baths1,225 sq ft
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3 beds1 bath1,512 sq ft
6 Homewood Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
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$600,000
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Est. $2,674 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 226 Potomac Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 27, 2026

Sold

$415,000

$221/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2100390

May 15, 2026

Sold

$495,000

$264/sq ft

Apr 11, 2026

Contingent

—

Apr 10, 2026

Listed

$479,900

$256/sq ft

Apr 7, 2026

Coming Soon

$479,900

$256/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005788880

May 8, 2009

Sold

$225,000

$120/sq ft

Mar 27, 2009

Listing Removed

—

May 16, 2008

Listed

$230,000

$123/sq ft

Pre-Foreclosure Sale Verbal Price Agreement from Lender: $230,000 - All Agreements Contingent on Lender Approval. Great Opportunity to purchase a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Brick Colonial in Fairfax Neighborhood that is ready for your vision and style. Other Fairfax homes selling for 10-30% more. First floor features a large living room, dining room, and updated kitchen with breakfast bar and access to flat backyard. Second floor features 3 sunlight filled bedrooms and hall bath. Full basement with laundry, powder room and storage. Additional features include replacement windows, expanded driveway, 1-car attached garage, oil heat, central air and fenced yard. Home is close to shopping, major highways and public transportation. Property being sold in "as-is" condition.

BRIGHT MLS #DENC348772

Oct 30, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Aug 5, 2007

Listed

$274,894

$147/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 31, 1999

Sold

$148,000

$79/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC307042

Jul 15, 1997

Sold

$119,000

$63/sq ft

Jun 16, 1997

Listing Removed

—

May 28, 1997

Listed

$119,000

$63/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,685 (+52.0%)

$81,900 + $341,100

$423,000

2024

$2,424 (+9.4%)

$81,900 + $341,100

$423,000

2023

$2,216 (−1.7%)

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2022

$2,253

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2021

$2,253

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2020

$2,254 (+0.1%)

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2019

$2,250 (+4.5%)

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2018

$2,154 (+1.6%)

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2017

$2,120 (+0.1%)

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2016

$2,118 (+8.7%)

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2015

$1,949

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2014

$1,948 (+0.3%)

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2013

$1,942 (+10.2%)

$12,700 + $51,000

$63,700

2012

$1,762

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

61 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,875

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

0609000482

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 7, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage

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
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Half Bath

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Full, Partially Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $341,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $81,900

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,875
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $667
School Tax: $3,019
Tax Assessed Value: $423,000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $3,686

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Association Recreation Fee
Association Recreation Fee: $50

School Information
Elementary School: LOMBARDY
Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER
High School: BRANDYWINE
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Foulk Rd turn on to Fairfax Blvd then turn on to Potomac Road

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,875
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0609000482

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 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 • 1.1mi

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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Historical weather

Wilmington, DE • 19803

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

91/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.4 hrs

5.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$500,000 – $605,000

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Home values near 226 Potomac Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$503,584
231 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1525 Sq. Ft.	$423,410

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$466,802
223 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$434,563

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$409,395
218 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$469,170

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