Classic 3 bdrm, 1.1 bth Colonial in Fairfax provides an abundance of extra sq. footage with a large family room addition and beautiful screened-in porch! This home offers all of the charm and convenience of Fairfax including a one-car garage, C/A, traditional living room & dining room that opens to the kitchen creating an extra eat-in area for the updated kitchen with corian countertops & beautiful cabinets. The first floor also includes a powder room, the family room addition with built-in shelves and an exposed brick wall that opens to a beautiful screened-in porch overlooking the landscaped backyard with mature trees. The partially finished bsmt offers plenty of storage options w/ several large closets plus a built-in workshop area. Hrdwd flrs in the main areas of both floors, protected by wall-to-wall carpet. A lovingly maintained and cared for home on a charming and desirable street in Fairfax!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cathleen Wilder• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
•302-429-4500 (broker)
•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)
Listed by R.T. Christopher Jr.• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
•302-429-4500 (broker)
•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)
Bought with • Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
•302-299-1100 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1005811750
Redfin Estimate
$487,807
$208K since sold in October 2018$6,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($443K) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic 3 bdrm, 1.1 bth Colonial in Fairfax provides an abundance of extra sq. footage with a large family room addition and beautiful screened-in porch! This home offers all of the charm and convenience of Fairfax including a one-car garage, C/A, traditional living room & dining room that opens to the kitchen creating an extra eat-in area for the updated kitchen with corian countertops & beautiful cabinets. The first floor also includes a powder room, the family room addition with built-in shelves and an exposed brick wall that opens to a beautiful screened-in porch overlooking the landscaped backyard with mature trees. The partially finished bsmt offers plenty of storage options w/ several large closets plus a built-in workshop area. Hrdwd flrs in the main areas of both floors, protected by wall-to-wall carpet. A lovingly maintained and cared for home on a charming and desirable street in Fairfax!
Public Records
Jan 1, 1985
Sold
$81,500
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,066 (+56.4%)
$81,900 + $384,800
$466,700
2024
$2,599 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $384,800
$466,700
2023
$2,376 (−1.7%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2022
$2,416
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2021
$2,416
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2020
$2,416 (+0.1%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2019
$2,413 (+4.5%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2018
$2,309 (+1.6%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2017
$2,273
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2016
$2,272 (+8.7%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2015
$2,090
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2014
$2,089 (+0.3%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2013
$2,082 (+2.4%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2012
$2,033
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
Tax history for 233 Potomac Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,066 (+56.4%)
$81,900 + $384,800
$466,700
2024
$2,599 (+9.4%)
$81,900 + $384,800
$466,700
2023
$2,376 (−1.7%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2022
$2,416
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2021
$2,416
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2020
$2,416 (+0.1%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2019
$2,413 (+4.5%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2018
$2,309 (+1.6%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2017
$2,273
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2016
$2,272 (+8.7%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2015
$2,090
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2014
$2,089 (+0.3%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2013
$2,082 (+2.4%)
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
2012
$2,033
$12,700 + $55,600
$68,300
*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 Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
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: 2,300
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,181
Building Sq. Ft: 2,300
# 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: 11
Legal Block Number: 6
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE
Municipality Name: BRANDYWINE HUNDRED
Acres: 0.14
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 60.4
Zoning Code: NC5
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BRANDYWINE HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0609000416
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
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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
$464,000 – $561,000
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