OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2019 for $311K

$457,353

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,904/mo

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1 ba

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1,350

sq ft

228 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

About this home

Charming and updated best describe this 3 bed, 2 full bath colonial in sought after Fairfax neighborhood! The moment you walk in the door it is easy to tell this home has been cared for. Living room and dining room boast hardwood floors, walk through the expanded entry into the eat-in kitchen, which has been completely renovated with 42"cherry cabinets, granite countertops, new dishwasher and tile floor. The finished lower level makes for a great playroom or family room, and with a full bathroom and walk-in closet, it could be a 4th bedroom as well. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet plus 2 extra closets, one with custom built-ins. 2 other bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upstairs. Walk out the back door to a large custom deck and a fenced backyard with shed. Other features include 1 car garage, updated windows, new water heater, and sump pump. This home is in move in condition!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stephen Mottola • Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

•302-429-4500 (broker)

•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)

Bought with Colleen Morrissey • Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

•302-429-4500 (broker)

•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)

Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003305912

Redfin Estimate

$457,353

$146K since sold in August 2019$1,000 since September

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.5% higher than the average sale price ($429K) 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 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 MAY 15, 2026
$495,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,875 sq ft
226 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$406,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
318 Cleveland Ave, Talleyville, DE 19803
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$450,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,853 sq ft
2218 Thomas Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

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Market trends in 19803, DE

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

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$400,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,912 sq ft
2701 Doris Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 999-9999
$429,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,776 sq ft
411 Goodley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 888-0300
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$475,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
2104 Allendale Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 202-9855
$525,000
4 beds3 baths2,175 sq ft
1914 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 477-3900
$430,000
3 beds2 baths1,725 sq ft
5 York Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$899,900
5 beds4 baths3,500 sq ft
1101 Webster Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803
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4 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
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(302) 351-5000
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4 beds3.5 baths2,975 sq ft
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Sale history for 228 Potomac Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 29, 2019

Sold

$311,000

$230/sq ft

TREND #6157638

Apr 5, 2013

Sold

$270,000

$200/sq ft

Jan 25, 2013

Delisted

—

Jan 16, 2013

Listed

$279,900

$207/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003305912

Apr 5, 2013

Sold

$270,000

$200/sq ft

Jan 24, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jan 16, 2013

Listed

$279,900

$207/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC112558

Dec 7, 2007

Sold

$295,000

$219/sq ft

Aug 20, 2007

Listed

$295,000

$219/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC216368

Jul 30, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jul 26, 2001

Listed

$139,900

$104/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,593 (+59.5%)

$81,900 + $330,500

$412,400

2024

$2,253 (+9.4%)

$81,900 + $330,500

$412,400

2023

$2,059 (−1.7%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2022

$2,094

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2021

$2,094

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2020

$2,095 (+0.1%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2019

$2,091 (+4.5%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2018

$2,002 (+1.6%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2017

$1,971

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2016

$1,969 (+8.7%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2015

$1,811

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2014

$1,810 (+0.3%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2013

$1,804 (+2.4%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2012

$1,762

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

Tax history for 228 Potomac Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,593 (+59.5%)

$81,900 + $330,500

$412,400

2024

$2,253 (+9.4%)

$81,900 + $330,500

$412,400

2023

$2,059 (−1.7%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2022

$2,094

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2021

$2,094

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2020

$2,095 (+0.1%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2019

$2,091 (+4.5%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2018

$2,002 (+1.6%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2017

$1,971

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2016

$1,969 (+8.7%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2015

$1,811

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2014

$1,810 (+0.3%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2013

$1,804 (+2.4%)

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

2012

$1,762

$12,700 + $46,500

$59,200

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FAIRFAX
Living Sq. Ft: 1,350
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 680
Building Sq. Ft: 1,360
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Legal Lot Number: 43
Legal Block Number: 5
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE
Municipality Name: BRANDYWINE HUNDRED
Acres: 0.14
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 60.8
Zoning Code: NC5
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BRANDYWINE HUNDRED

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: 0609000481

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

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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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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Historical weather

Wilmington, DE • 19803

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Sun exposure

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

$435,000 – $526,000

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Home values near 228 Potomac Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$508,345
231 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1525 Sq. Ft.	$426,323

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$465,195
235 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$419,252

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$404,955
223 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$436,383

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