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506 River Road, Wilmington, DE — Charming Riverside Colonial with modern addition and over $100,000 in recent upgrades. This distinctive brick/stucco home offers approximately 3,825 finished sq. ft. , 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths, formal and casual living spaces, wide hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen in the custom addition with recessed lighting, an expansive primary suite with large walk-in closets and a private deck overlooking green space, two-car garage, full basement and central A/C. Sited on an approx. 0.27-acre lot and backing to parkland, the property delivers privacy while remaining minutes to downtown Wilmington, shopping and I‑95. New Roof-2024 Complete basement encapsulation -2024 New Appliance(refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher) -2024 New HVAC unit- 2024
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$148Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Luke Shockley• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
•302-846-0200 (broker)
•terri.bracciale@penfedrealty.com (broker)
Listed by Angie Shockley• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Price reduced, owner motivated! This stunning brick home covered with attractive stucco in the sought after community of Riverside Gardens backs up to park land and has a gorgeous custom addition with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors and enviable master suite, Master suite has gorgeous bath and huge walk in closets. Sit above the trees on the master suite private deck and enjoy morning coffee or a relaxing evening. Close to downtown Wilmington, I-95, shopping and restaurants all close by. This home is unique, private and has plenty of old world charm in the original portion combined with modern conveniences and upgrades in the stunning addition.
Public Records
Dec 3, 1992
Sold
$148,000
$39/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC268150
Oct 29, 1992
Sold
$148,000
$39/sq ft
Oct 8, 1992
Listed
$148,000
$39/sq ft
You Won't Be Disappointed. .This Immaculate Home Has Loads Of Features. Larg E Nicely Landscaped Lot Backs To Parkland. Corner Fp In Lr, Hrdwds Thruout. Gas Heat/Ca, Low Maint Ext Mbr W/ Bath, 4Th Br Could Be Den/Office, Lower Level Has Fr And Outside Entrance. Laundry & Pwdr Room, Close To Interstate, Shopping, Busline. One Year Warranty To Buyer. Info Box On Property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,888 (+41.0%)
$78,800 + $482,200
$561,000
2024
$3,467 (+9.4%)
$78,800 + $482,200
$561,000
2023
$3,169 (−1.7%)
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2022
$3,223
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2021
$3,222
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2020
$3,223 (+0.1%)
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2019
$3,218 (+4.5%)
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2018
$3,080 (+1.6%)
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2017
$3,032
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2016
$3,030 (+8.7%)
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2015
$2,788
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2014
$2,786 (+0.3%)
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2013
$2,777 (+2.4%)
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
2012
$2,712
$14,100 + $77,000
$91,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,825
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,825
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0614600142
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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 104° 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 • 19809
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wilmington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 506 River Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $435,000 and $690,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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