Classic elegance defines spacious custom-built Cape on quiet, tree-lined street facing preserved woodlands in Woodbrook. Solid, mostly brick construction w/ generous rooms, large windows, hardwood floors & floor plan with circular traffic flow. Front-to-back entry hall; ceramic-tiled baths. Updated eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, ceramic tile floor & backsplash, stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace; very large family room with fireplace, built-in bookshelves & large vaulted addition with skylights & 2 walls of sliders to in-ground pool & terrace. First floor master bedroom. 2-car+ rear-facing garage. Move-in condition.
Public Records
May 28, 1993
Sold
$252,000
$88/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC267970
May 13, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Oct 23, 1992
Listed
$252,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,925 (+38.0%)
$168,300 + $626,600
$794,900
2024
$5,020 (+9.4%)
$168,300 + $626,600
$794,900
2023
$4,588 (−1.7%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2022
$4,666
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2021
$4,666
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2020
$4,667 (+0.1%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2019
$4,660 (+4.5%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2018
$4,460 (+1.2%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2017
$4,406 (+0.1%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2016
$4,400 (+8.6%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2015
$4,053 (+0.1%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2014
$4,047 (+0.4%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2013
$4,033 (−1.0%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2012
$4,073
$26,300 + $110,100
$136,400
Tax history for 511 Falkirk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,925 (+38.0%)
$168,300 + $626,600
$794,900
2024
$5,020 (+9.4%)
$168,300 + $626,600
$794,900
2023
$4,588 (−1.7%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2022
$4,666
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2021
$4,666
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2020
$4,667 (+0.1%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2019
$4,660 (+4.5%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2018
$4,460 (+1.2%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2017
$4,406 (+0.1%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2016
$4,400 (+8.6%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2015
$4,053 (+0.1%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2014
$4,047 (+0.4%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2013
$4,033 (−1.0%)
$26,300 + $105,600
$131,900
2012
$4,073
$26,300 + $110,100
$136,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
101 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,425
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0608800002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $105,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X150
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $26,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,850
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $131,900
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $4,391
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Circuit Breakers
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
HOA Fee: $100
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
Location Information
Cross Street: COUNTRY CLUB
Directions: Country Club to Falkirk Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,425
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0608800002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Lombardy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Springer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Brandywine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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
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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Estimated sale price
$877,000 – $1.06M
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