Welcome to effortless one-floor living in one of Pike Creek's most sought-after locations! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch in Montclare offers the perfect combination of timeless charm, modern updates, and inviting indoor-outdoor living. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the home's exceptional curb appeal and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that continues throughout. Step inside to discover hardwood floors that flow throughout the home, creating a bright and cohesive living space. The updated kitchen is designed to impress, featuring stylish finishes, abundant cabinetry, and the perfect layout for everything from everyday meals to entertaining family and friends. Spacious living areas provide comfort and flexibility, while three generously sized bedrooms offer peaceful retreats at the end of the day. The primary bedroom features a half bath and his and hers closet spaces. One of the home's standout features is the enclosed porch, providing the ideal space to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind with a good book, or entertain guests year-round. Step outside to the oversized deck overlooking the backyard, a perfect extension of your living space for summer barbecues, outdoor dining, and relaxing evenings under the stars. The highlights continue outside with the roof, gutters and front siding all new in 2022. Ideally located in the highly desirable Pike Creek area, you'll enjoy easy access to many parkssuch as Carousel Park, lots of shopping and restaurants options, Kirkwood Highway, Route 1 and I95, and award-winning local amenities while coming home to the quiet comfort of an established neighborhood. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this exceptional ranch delivers the lifestyle today's buyers are searching for. Opportunities like this don't last! Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this beautiful Pike Creek home has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$266Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Leon Rapuano• Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
Mermaid, located between Limestone Road (DE-7) and Milltown Road, is a residential and commercial Pike Creek neighborhood with wooded stream valleys and a classic suburban streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Limestone Road corridor near the Mermaid Boulevard junction, where low-slung plazas, local eateries, and everyday services cluster in a steady hum of activity. Limestone BBQ & Bourbon and Cafe Riviera stand out as local staples for casual meals and coffee breaks. Nearby, the New Castle County Farmers Market adds a weekend rhythm of produce stands and specialty vendors. Housing reads as mid-century to late-20th-century subdivisions with mature trees and curving streets. Parks and greenways along White Clay Creek and Pike Creek frame the area with trail time and open fields.
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Market insights
2605 Belaire Dr · $399,000
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.4%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$399,000
Median sale price in this area is $463,768. (16% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Not in a federal flood zone
Home design
Detached home
Brick-front exterior
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with inside access (1 garage space)
Driveway parking for 2 cars
Total of 3 garage/parking spaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric cooling fuel
Natural gas heating fuel
HOA & community
Association recreation fee of $25
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This is a rare opportunity in a great neighborhood! Located in a private cul-de-sac and backing to community park, this home is in move-in condition with lots of recent and substantial updates which include a totally renovated granite kitchen, updated heat and A/C, huge deck and more! Hardwood floors greet you as you enter the foyer and extend throughout most of house. You'll immediately see what a nice floor plan this home offers. Opening the back kitchen door you'll find a nice 16x12 enclosed porch that overlooks a huge and inviting 18x48 deck and well landscaped, private yard!
Public Records
Dec 30, 2003
Sold
$195,000
$130/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC196362
Oct 20, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 2003
Listed
$195,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 1998
Sold
$135,500
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,309 (+31.7%)
$75,900 + $301,200
$377,100
2024
$2,513 (+13.4%)
$75,900 + $301,200
$377,100
2023
$2,217 (−1.2%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2022
$2,243
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2021
$2,243 (−0.3%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2020
$2,250 (+0.2%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2019
$2,247 (+2.0%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2018
$2,202 (+1.2%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2017
$2,175 (+4.7%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2016
$2,077 (+6.7%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2015
$1,946 (+8.1%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2014
$1,801 (+1.3%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2013
$1,778 (+7.4%)
$12,900 + $55,100
$68,000
2012
$1,655
$12,900 + $53,100
$66,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
85 ft.
Lot depth
145 ft.
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,503
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,503
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0804340325
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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 • 19808
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2605 Belaire Dr
$408,986
$9,986 over list price of $399K
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