Google street view image for 253 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Off market nov 1985 for $80K

$476,882

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $552/mo

•

2 ba

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1,975

sq ft

253 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

About this home

253 Potomac Rd is a 1,975 square foot house on a 8,712 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 01, 1985 for $80,500. Based on Redfin's Wilmington data, we estimate the home's value is $476,882.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$476,882

$396K since sold in November 1985$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.2% higher than the average sale price ($449K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$375,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,725 sq ft
311 Potomac Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$470,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,775 sq ft
239 Plymouth Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$415,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,975 sq ft
2 Median Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$490,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,750 sq ft
1510 Delwood Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$495,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,875 sq ft
226 Potomac 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 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

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Sale history for 253 Potomac Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,029 (+44.8%)

$81,900 + $380,600

$462,500

2024

$2,782 (+9.4%)

$81,900 + $380,600

$462,500

2023

$2,543 (−1.7%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2022

$2,586

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2021

$2,586

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2020

$2,586 (+0.1%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2019

$2,582 (+4.5%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2018

$2,472 (+1.6%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2017

$2,433

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2016

$2,431 (+8.7%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2015

$2,237

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2014

$2,236 (+0.4%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2013

$2,228 (+2.4%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2012

$2,176

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

Tax history for 253 Potomac Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,029 (+44.8%)

$81,900 + $380,600

$462,500

2024

$2,782 (+9.4%)

$81,900 + $380,600

$462,500

2023

$2,543 (−1.7%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2022

$2,586

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2021

$2,586

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2020

$2,586 (+0.1%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2019

$2,582 (+4.5%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2018

$2,472 (+1.6%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2017

$2,433

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2016

$2,431 (+8.7%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2015

$2,237

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2014

$2,236 (+0.4%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2013

$2,228 (+2.4%)

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

2012

$2,176

$13,400 + $59,700

$73,100

*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: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

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: 1,975
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,055
Building Sq. Ft: 1,975
# 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: 8,712
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 6
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE
Municipality Name: BRANDYWINE HUNDRED
Acres: 0.2
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 90.6
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,975
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0609000426

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 • 0.9mi

5/10

Brandywine High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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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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

$454,000 – $549,000

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Home values near 253 Potomac Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
305 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$408,835
246 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1625 Sq. Ft.	$446,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
300 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$382,980
250 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2055 Sq. Ft.	$487,318

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$378,714
254 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$428,649

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