5 Swallow Hill Rd is a 8,250 square foot house on a 4 acre lot with 8 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 05, 2026 for $1,695,000. Based on Redfin's Wilmington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,838,860.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Mottola• Long & Foster - Greenville
Listed by John Sloniewski
Bought with Shiloh McGuire• Keller Williams Real Estate-West Chester
Classic colonial in the heart of Greenville offering stunning finished and inviting floor plan. This pristine property includes a gourmet kitchen with paneled 48 inch Sub-Zero and dishwasher, commercial range, granite counters and Carrera Marble backsplash, corner sink and bar area with adjacent breakfast room offering two walls of patio doors and skylights. Family room with architectural ceilings and windows, masonry fireplace and built-in's. Additional main level features include a foyer entry with custom glass entrance door, elegant dining and living rooms, paneled office, main level master suite features two-baths detailed with natural stone flooring, Jacuzzi tub and separate showers and vanities, two walk-in closets and adjacent den with morning wet bar. Upper level includes five additional bedrooms, four baths, office/den, and third floor private suite. Enjoy endless views of the Fieldstone fairways from the private rear setting, flagstone terraces and in-ground pool. Four well landscaped acres, three car side entry garage, finished lower level family room with fireplace, craft room, 2nd floor laundry and multi-zone heating and cooling. Exceptional property - unparalleled setting
Public Records
May 15, 1996
Sold
$570,000
$69/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC268902
Mar 11, 1996
Listed
$570,000
$69/sq ft
Mar 11, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Apr 1, 1987
Sold
$292,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,762 (+21.8%)
$474,000 + $1,094,300
$1,568,300
2024
$11,295 (+13.4%)
$474,000 + $1,094,300
$1,568,300
2023
$9,964 (−1.2%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2022
$10,083
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2021
$10,082 (−0.3%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2020
$10,115 (+0.2%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2019
$10,099 (+2.0%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2018
$9,898 (+1.2%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2017
$9,778 (+4.7%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2016
$9,337 (+6.7%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2015
$8,749 (+8.1%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2014
$8,097 (+1.3%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2013
$7,991 (+4.3%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2012
$7,664
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
Tax history for 5 Swallow Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,762 (+21.8%)
$474,000 + $1,094,300
$1,568,300
2024
$11,295 (+13.4%)
$474,000 + $1,094,300
$1,568,300
2023
$9,964 (−1.2%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2022
$10,083
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2021
$10,082 (−0.3%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2020
$10,115 (+0.2%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2019
$10,099 (+2.0%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2018
$9,898 (+1.2%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2017
$9,778 (+4.7%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2016
$9,337 (+6.7%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2015
$8,749 (+8.1%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2014
$8,097 (+1.3%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2013
$7,991 (+4.3%)
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
2012
$7,664
$65,000 + $240,700
$305,700
*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 Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 26
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JOHN & LORRAINE F ALEXANDER LA
Living Sq. Ft: 8,250
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 4,001
Building Sq. Ft: 8,250
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 174,240
Legal Lot Number: 2
School Tax District: RED CLAY
Municipality Name: CHRISTIANA HUNDRED
Acres: 4
Zoning Code: NC2A
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CHRISTIANA HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 7.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,250
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0701700002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Springs School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 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
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.75M – $2.12M
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