Don’t miss this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath colonial in the ever popular Fairfax. It is home to Lombardy Elementary School. Enter the front door of this charming, single family brick house where you will find a spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, a large dining room with stylish built-in banquette, a gorgeous kitchen renovated in 2014 with stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, granite counter tops, marble backsplash, double sink, white cabinets, and a huge sun-lit, family room addition with vaulted ceiling and sliders to the large deck and fenced in backyard with a spacious shed for additional storage. The first floor also boasts a convenient laundry room with a wall of cabinets for storage and a lovely full bathroom. The hardwood floors continue upstairs where you will find three spacious bedrooms, a second full bathroom and plenty of closets including a hall linen closet and a spacious attic for storage. The basement has had a waterproofing system installed with sump pump, includes a transferrable warranty. The move-in ready home has an attached, automatic one-car garage. This home has numerous updates, upgrades, and features a great, circular flow, ideal for entertaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kevin Odle• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with West Prein• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
WOW! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, freshly painted exterior, colonial is a house you don't want to miss! It is in the ever-popular community of Fairfax who offer a strong civic association, which is responsible for it's Halloween/holiday parades, egg hunts, outdoor summer movies, and will not disappoint! It is also a home to the great Lombardy Elementary School. A stone walkway leads to the front door of this charming, single family brick house where you will find a spacious living room with gleaming new hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, a large dining room with stylish built-in banquette, a gorgeous kitchen renovated in 2014 with warranted stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, granite counter tops, marble backsplash, double sink, life time warranted white cabinets, and a huge sun-lit, family room addition with vaulted ceiling and sliders to the large deck and fenced in backyard with a spacious shed for additional storage. The first floor also boasts a convenient laundry room with a wall of cabinets for storage and a lovely updated full bathroom. The hardwood floors continue upstairs where you will find three spacious bedrooms, a second updated piping, tile, and pedestal sink full bathroom and plenty of closets including a hall linen closet and a spacious attic with brand new attic gable vents (2016). The lower level offers a partial finished basement with a large playroom/exercise area and an additional room ideal for storage with a new hot water heater (2016), and recently inspected HVAC in great working condition. The move-in ready home has an attached, automatic one-car garage. This home has numerous updates, upgrades, and features a great, circular flow, ideal for entertaining. Come see this beautiful home before it's gone!
TREND #6104298
Feb 15, 2013
Sold
$269,900
$146/sq ft
Aug 31, 2012
Listed
$269,900
$146/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004082320
Feb 15, 2013
Sold
$269,900
$146/sq ft
Dec 11, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2012
Listed
$269,900
$146/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009093914
Sep 23, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jun 24, 2010
Listed
$319,900
$173/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005637450
Mar 7, 2008
Sold
$324,900
$176/sq ft
Feb 9, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Feb 7, 2008
Listed
$324,900
$176/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1997
Sold
$119,900
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,862 (+45.8%)
$81,900 + $361,400
$443,300
2024
$2,649 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $361,400
$443,300
2023
$2,421 (−1.7%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2022
$2,462
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2021
$2,462
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2020
$2,462 (+0.1%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2019
$2,459 (+4.5%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2018
$2,353 (+1.6%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2017
$2,317
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2016
$2,315 (+8.7%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2015
$2,130
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2014
$2,128 (+0.3%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2013
$2,121 (+2.4%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2012
$2,072
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
Tax history for 232 Potomac Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,862 (+45.8%)
$81,900 + $361,400
$443,300
2024
$2,649 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $361,400
$443,300
2023
$2,421 (−1.7%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2022
$2,462
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2021
$2,462
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2020
$2,462 (+0.1%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2019
$2,459 (+4.5%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2018
$2,353 (+1.6%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2017
$2,317
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2016
$2,315 (+8.7%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2015
$2,130
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2014
$2,128 (+0.3%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2013
$2,121 (+2.4%)
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
2012
$2,072
$12,700 + $56,900
$69,600
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
61 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,850
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0609000479
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Drainage System, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $56,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 60.80 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $12,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,850
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $577
School Tax: $1,885
Tax Assessed Value: $69,600
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $2,462
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $40
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Murphy Road to Thomas Road to right on Potomac, home on right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,850
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0609000479
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 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
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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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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67
47
56
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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.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$457,000 – $553,000
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