Elegant and upscale city living with everything-at-your-fingertips on Emerson Rd. ! This 5BRs/3 1/2 bath home is nestled in beautiful Brandywine Hills, where tree-line streets and ribbons of sidewalks run parallel to sprawling lawns and exclusive homes. Trim hedges line this home’s brick exterior with charcoal gray shutters and authentic Georgian detailing in door/window trim/cornice, while landscaped bed borders driveway that leads back to detached, turned 2-car garage with 21’ by 28’ turnaround. Center brick walkway/steps with classic black wrought iron railing grants access to this grand 2-story beauty that boasts back-of-home open floorplan, finished lower level. Enjoy museum-like perennial gardens. Step inside to 2-story foyer, where light hardwood floors stretch out acting as anchor for stunning turned custom colonial staircase with overlook and continue into LR/DR. To right is formal LR revealing its splendor with lovely see-through/dual-sided FP with white wood/marble surround, crown molding (here and in DR) and 4 windows. Opposite LR is formal DR, generous in size and dramatic in its red-brick color. Both tile-floored PR with faux-painted tile squares and pedestal sink and laundry room with shelving are conveniently tucked in hall between DR/kitchen. Back of home unfolds with beauty and space. Rooms easily blend into each other creating airy ambiance. Gourmet kitchen features custom cherry cabinets are highlighted by ceramic tile backsplash/ceramic glass tile border, while black/SS appliances (new DW/ refrigerator) offer distinction against earth-toned granite countertops. Stunning red sink raises the bar! Details make the difference! Enjoy desk with built-in statement-making mail slots/wine rack/pantry, striking crown molding and subtle under-cabinet lighting. Kitchen is open to sun-drenched breakfast area, thanks to window and glass-pane back door. Tile-floored kitchen transitions to adjacent, carpeted FR with views through windows to sumptuous gardens. Dual-sided FP takes center stage and is adorned by built-in custom cherry bookcases on either side. Trio of rooms offers extensive span of space! Voluminous finished LL adds bonus layer of rooms to already expansive home and lends itself easily to creating pockets of bar area, game room, TV spot and more. Off main room are BR and hall full bath. Wrap around and study/office with 2 closets and deep alcove, perfect for filing cabinet, offers private, quiet space. 2 nd floor of home adds 4 more BRs and 2 more baths to the ever-growing home’s impressive list. 3 secondary BRs are situated to one side of home and are spacious, carpeted, and offer roomy closets, while hall bath provides tub/shower and dual-sink oak vanity. Primary suite claims its own wing and resonates luxury! It’s substantial in size with alcove that serves as retreat area, and where cleverly DD closet was added. In addition, hall leads past 2 walk-in closets with build-ins to lavish primary bath of 6’ dual-sink cherry vanity, almost full wall of built-in shelves, tile shower and jacuzzi. From kitchen step out onto 18’ by 12’ brick terrace that easily accommodates effortless entertaining and looks beyond to dazzling mix of rainbow-colored perennials, lush greenery, pebbled pavers, white trellises, and spectacular fishpond with cascading water. Succession of evergreens borders one side of lawn, while other side boasts white decorative panels, enveloping lawn in peaceful environment and vivid color! Sip morning coffee, relax with page-turning book in afternoon, and dine al fresco in evening! Centrally located in a friendly, coveted community, this home is also merely steps away from DE Greenway, 1 block from Rockwood Park and Museum, 1 mile from Rt. 202, 10 mins. to downtown Wilm. and Wilm. /Amtrak Train Station and 25 mins. to Phil. Airport offering suburbia surroundings with effortless access. Extraordinary living on Emerson Rd. !
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven Anzulewicz• Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
•302-299-1100 (broker)
Bought with Kelly Diaz• Century 21 Gold Key Realty
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
69 ft.
Lot depth
128 ft.
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,325
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
2600920083
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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 17, 2025 • Active
Bldgpermit
HVAC
Oct 20, 2014 • Active
Bldgpermit
Roofing
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Great Room, Office
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Double Sided, Mantel(s)
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Chairlift
Improvement Assessed Value: $139,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Foundation Details: Block, Stone, Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Street Lights, Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 69.40 x 128.20
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $16,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,325
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,905
County Tax: $395
School Tax: $4,248
Tax Assessed Value: $156,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $7,548
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Septic, Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $50
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: HARLAN
Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT
High School: MOUNT PLEASANT
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Follow Marsh Rd South to Washington St Ext. Make Right continue past Rockwood Park and Museum. Make R on Milton, L on Emerson. Home on the right.
Road Responsibility: City/County
Transportation: Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,325
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 2600920083
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Mount Pleasant High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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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, 16 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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$613,000 – $742,000
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