3209 Fordham Rd is a 2,275 square foot house on a 10,019 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 01, 1993 for $375,000. Based on Redfin's Wilmington data, we estimate the home's value is $984,897.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$984,897
$610K since sold in June 1993$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 50.1% higher than the average sale price ($656K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming And Beautifully Maintained Home With Well Landscaped Backyard In One Of Largest Treed Single Lots In The Area. Random Width Pegged Floors On First Level, Modern Kitchen And Baths. Recent Addition Of Family Room And Den. Gracious Floor Plan. Updated Playroom In Basement. Central Air In Mbr & 1St Floor These Are Afew Of The Many Amenities In This Home.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1984
Sold
$130,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,418 (+19.0%)
$157,900 + $556,700
$714,600
2024
$4,553 (+15.1%)
$157,900 + $556,700
$714,600
2023
$3,956 (−0.5%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2022
$3,975 (+0.2%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2021
$3,968 (−0.6%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2020
$3,991 (−0.5%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2019
$4,012 (+1.0%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2018
$3,973 (+0.2%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2017
$3,965 (+5.5%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2016
$3,758 (+8.1%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2015
$3,476 (+9.9%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2014
$3,162 (+1.5%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2013
$3,114 (+5.4%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2012
$2,955
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
Tax history for 3209 Fordham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,418 (+19.0%)
$157,900 + $556,700
$714,600
2024
$4,553 (+15.1%)
$157,900 + $556,700
$714,600
2023
$3,956 (−0.5%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2022
$3,975 (+0.2%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2021
$3,968 (−0.6%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2020
$3,991 (−0.5%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2019
$4,012 (+1.0%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2018
$3,973 (+0.2%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2017
$3,965 (+5.5%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2016
$3,758 (+8.1%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2015
$3,476 (+9.9%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2014
$3,162 (+1.5%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2013
$3,114 (+5.4%)
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
2012
$2,955
$32,100 + $113,800
$145,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R1
One-Family Detached Dwellings District
The R-1 district, one-family detached dwellings, is designed to protect and maintain those residential areas now developed primarily with one-family detached dwellings on relatively large lots and adjoining vacant areas likely to be developed for such purposes. It will enable the city to continue to provide a restricted type of environment which would otherwise be found only in suburban areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Cemetery
Park & open space
Mar 15, 2021 • Active
Bldgpermit
Remove and replace the existing boiler.
HVAC
Nov 21, 2019 • Active
Bldgpermit
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Stone
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTMORELAND
Living Sq. Ft: 2,275
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,352
Building Sq. Ft: 2,275
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LEGAL-L18 19
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,019
Legal Lot Number: 19
Legal Block Number: 449A
School Tax District: RED CLAY
Municipality Name: WILMINGTON CITY
Acres: 0.23
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: 26R-1
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: WILMINGTON CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,275
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2025
County: New Castle County
APN: 2601820027
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Highlands Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
1/10
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
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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 103° 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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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
$936,000 – $1.13M
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