Welcome to 3220 Swarthmore Rd, a stately solid field stone 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath center hall Colonial. The exquisite curb appeal with a slate paver walkway welcomes you into this charm and character filled gem of a home. The gleaming and newly refinished random plank pegged hardwoods run throughout the first floor. The large living room with crown molding and wood burning fireplace is flanked with a bright atrium. Adjacent is a 3 season room with floor to ceiling windows and stone flooring. A perfect spot to take in the stunning gardens. The large formal dining room with crown molding and chair rail is a wonderful spot for large family gatherings. A paneled sitting room/study is versatile to a new owners needs. The eat in kitchen is home to wood cabinetry and stainless appliances. The second floor has recently refinished hardwoods and is home to the primary suite and 3 more large bedrooms and 3 full baths. The lower level is partially finished with another wood burning fireplace and plenty of remaining space for storage. Once outside the home you will experience a property like no other in the area. The . 44 acre lot offers extreme privacy with a slate patio for outdoor dining or relaxing and enjoying the amazing gardens. An abundance of perennials surround the old Magnolia. A waterfall pond full of goldfish is an added bonus. This home has been on the Wilmington Garden Tour so to see it is to appreciate it! All of this along with a 2 car garage, new oversized driveway, 2019 roof, 2019 water heater and HVAC. A wonderful location walking distance to Wilmington Charter, Cab Calloway School of Arts, and close proximity to many of Wilmington's private schools, as well as golf courses and parks. “THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A GRANT OF UP TO $10,000 TOWARDS THE BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS. CONTACT THE LISTING AGENTS TODAY. ”
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kevin Odle• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Heather Guerke• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This Gracious Stone Home Nestled On A Superbly Landscaped Lot + 1/2 Is Located In Prestigious Westmoreland. This Is In Mint Condition W/ C/A, Fin. Bsmt, Security System, Glassed And Heated Florida Room, Cozy Library And More. All You May Want To Do Is Add A Gourmet Kitchen And You Will Have It All!! Priced To Sell!! Original Owners.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC321548
Oct 14, 1997
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 1997
Listed
$369,000
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,884 (+0.9%)
$172,100 + $502,900
$675,000
2024
$5,829 (+15.1%)
$172,100 + $502,900
$675,000
2023
$5,065 (−0.5%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2022
$5,089 (+0.2%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2021
$5,081 (−0.6%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2020
$5,109 (−0.5%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2019
$5,137 (+1.0%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2018
$5,086 (+0.2%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2017
$5,077 (+5.5%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2016
$4,811 (+8.1%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2015
$4,450 (+9.9%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2014
$4,049 (+1.5%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2013
$3,987 (+5.4%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2012
$3,784
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
Tax history for 3220 Swarthmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,884 (+0.9%)
$172,100 + $502,900
$675,000
2024
$5,829 (+15.1%)
$172,100 + $502,900
$675,000
2023
$5,065 (−0.5%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2022
$5,089 (+0.2%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2021
$5,081 (−0.6%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2020
$5,109 (−0.5%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2019
$5,137 (+1.0%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2018
$5,086 (+0.2%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2017
$5,077 (+5.5%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2016
$4,811 (+8.1%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2015
$4,450 (+9.9%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2014
$4,049 (+1.5%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2013
$3,987 (+5.4%)
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
2012
$3,784
$34,900 + $151,900
$186,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
145 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
19,166
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
3,000
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
2601820022
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$4 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2025.
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
Sep 10, 2024 • Active
Bldgpermit
Roofing
Feb 14, 2020 • Active
Bldgpermit
HVAC
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.