Once you step into this house you won't want to leave. This quaint 1.5 story cape-styled cottage is awaiting it's next owner to love and care for it the way the current owners have. As you step through the vestibule and into the living room you'll notice the abundance of light pouring in from all sides and the cozy fireplace for those chilly fall and winter nights. Move through to the formal dining room and either exit to your screened-in porch or cross the thresh hold into your remodeled kitchen. Inside this refurbished cooking space you'll have new tile floors, new stainless appliances, granite counters and more. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms and a remodeled bathroom with all the modern conveniences and styling. The home has pristine hardwood flooring through out and looks and feels great with the updated color palette that dons the walls of the whole house. Out back is a fenced-in yard with lots of space for entertaining or gardening. Come make this house your home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brian Ferreira• BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
•302-571-8855 (broker)
Bought with Jeannie Gordy• Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
This house is priced to sell, make it your new home today! Charming and well valued 3BR/1BA Cape Cod located on quiet street in the Brandywine School District. The living room is bright and cozy and offers wall to wall carpet, wood burning fireplace, ceiling fan, and ample windows for ample light. The main level offers a newly converted master bedroom. Just off the living room is a cozy little den/office with a ceiling fan. The 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bath. Full unfinished basement offers plenty of storage space. Enjoy entertaining or relaxing in the spacious fenced in backyard that includes an above ground pool. Recent improvements include: New kitchen sink, New refrigerator, New washer/dryer, updated electrical panel, bedrooms freshly painted, New vinyl siding, shutters, front door. Conveniently located to I-95/495, schools, and parks.
Public Records
Dec 13, 2002
Sold
$128,500
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 1994
Sold
$88,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,336 (+33.6%)
$65,900 + $197,100
$263,000
2024
$1,749 (+9.2%)
$65,900 + $197,100
$263,000
2023
$1,602 (−1.2%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2022
$1,621
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2021
$1,620 (+0.3%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2019
$1,616 (+4.3%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2018
$1,550 (+1.5%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2017
$1,527 (+0.2%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2016
$1,523 (+8.6%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2015
$1,403
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2014
$1,402 (+0.5%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2013
$1,395 (+2.3%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2012
$1,364
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
Tax history for 513 Blue Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,336 (+33.6%)
$65,900 + $197,100
$263,000
2024
$1,749 (+9.2%)
$65,900 + $197,100
$263,000
2023
$1,602 (−1.2%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2022
$1,621
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2021
$1,620 (+0.3%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2019
$1,616 (+4.3%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2018
$1,550 (+1.5%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2017
$1,527 (+0.2%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2016
$1,523 (+8.6%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2015
$1,403
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2014
$1,402 (+0.5%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2013
$1,395 (+2.3%)
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
2012
$1,364
$9,900 + $34,900
$44,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0614000112
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $34,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Pool Information
Personal Pool
Access To Pool
Above Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X150
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $9,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,200
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $44,800
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $1,491
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Gas, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: MOUNT PLEASANT
Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT
High School: MOUNT PLEASANT
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
Location Information
Cross Street: RODMAN RD
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0614000112
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Wilmington, DE • 19809
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
37
24
41
28
59
39
67
47
73
56
83
66
87
71
81
65
79
63
67
50
57
41
43
29
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$301,000 – $364,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $3,159 in fees.3 minutes to get started.