OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2016 for $1.5M

$3,208,592

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,903/mo

•

5,575

sq ft

540 Way Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807

About this home

Enjoy the beauty of the country in this classic old world stone "cottage" which is cradled in one of the most spectacular settings in Centreville on over 14 acres. It offers the finest in custom craftsmanship and care. The success of the interior spaces is in the finishing touches - custom millwork, solid doors, mahogany random width floors, stone exterior with cedar siding in bead trim. Spacious rooms throughout with a first floor master suite and two additional bedrooms on the second floor. Over 5,575 square feet of living space, all in excellent condition. An added bonus is a bank barn that can be finished to your specific needs. The barn has its own two car garage and driveway. This property will not disappoint. * The property consists of 14.41 acres with 12.99 acres of restricted land in conservation easement.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

14.41 acresLot Size

$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Ashle Wilson Bailey • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•302-351-5000 (broker)

•maggie@lnf.com (broker)

Listed by Carol Wilson • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•302-351-5000 (broker)

•maggie@lnf.com (broker)

Bought with Laird Bunch • Monument Sotheby's International Realty

•302-654-6500 (broker)

•admin@bfpsir.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003960783

Redfin Estimate

$3,208,592

$1.7M since sold in December 2016$492K since July

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This home's estimate is 200.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,275,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths4,425 sq ft
21 Quail Crossing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19807
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$912,354
B
4 beds5 baths4,821 sq ft
1618 Snuff Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,500,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths5,200 sq ft
200 Dogwood Slope Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$975,000
D
4 beds4 baths4,900 sq ft
112 Juneberry Ct, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$830,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths4,173 sq ft
15 Quail Crossing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19807
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$905,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,803 sq ft
2 Walnut Ridge Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807

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Market trends in 19807, DE

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

+2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$910K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
$6,500,000
7 beds10 baths17,272 sq ft
17 Summit Ln, Wilmington, DE 19807
$2,490,000
5 beds3.5 baths6,450 sq ft
3314 Breidablik Dr, Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 368-1621
$935,000
4 beds2.5 baths5,150 sq ft
118 Bellant Cir, Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 202-9855
$949,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,450 sq ft
24 Downs Dr, Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 202-9855
COMING SOON
$1,580,000
4 beds3 baths5,577 sq ft
4002 Valley Green Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807
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Sale history for 540 Way Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,859 (+62.8%)

$795,300 + $1,695,800

$2,491,100

2024

$13,424 (+13.4%)

$795,300 + $1,695,800

$2,491,100

2023

$11,842 (−1.2%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2022

$11,983

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2021

$11,982 (−0.3%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2020

$12,021 (+0.2%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2019

$12,002 (+2.0%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2018

$11,764 (+1.2%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2017

$11,620 (−20.6%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2016

$14,628 (+21.8%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2012

$12,006

$150,700 + $328,200

$478,900

Tax history for 540 Way Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,859 (+62.8%)

$795,300 + $1,695,800

$2,491,100

2024

$13,424 (+13.4%)

$795,300 + $1,695,800

$2,491,100

2023

$11,842 (−1.2%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2022

$11,983

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2021

$11,982 (−0.3%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2020

$12,021 (+0.2%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2019

$12,002 (+2.0%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2018

$11,764 (+1.2%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2017

$11,620 (−20.6%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2016

$14,628 (+21.8%)

$35,100 + $328,200

$363,300

2012

$12,006

$150,700 + $328,200

$478,900

*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

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

561 ft.

Lot depth

1 ft.

Lot size

14.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,575

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

0701100112

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Suburban Estate District

This district is not serviced by sewer, and is not planned for sewer service in the future. Some areas may have public water available. The development pattern is planned for full buildout.; The character of the area is intended to preserve a character that has long been established in northern New Castle County for single-family homes on large lots.; Landscaping and design are intended to enhance or preserve the character of the area and preserve the views of the landscape. Both single-family and open space subdivisions are provided to insure that difficult sites can be utilized.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Stall Shower, Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $328,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Wood
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: 2nd Garage, Barn/Farm Building

Lot Information
Lot Features: Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 561X1167
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $150,700

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,575
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $478,900
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $13,707

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Circuit Breakers
Propane, Radiant
Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School: BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School: ALEXIS I. DU PONT
High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT
School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Location Information
Cross Street: OLD KENNETT RD
Directions: Old Kennett Rd N, left on Way Rd, home on left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,575
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 14.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0701100112

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brandywine Springs School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi

5/10

duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi

1/10

duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

4/10

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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

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

3/10 Air Factor

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 June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.05M – $3.69M

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Home values near 540 Way Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
544 Way Rd, Wilmington, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5289 Sq. Ft.	$1,678,367
408 Way Rd, Wilmington, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 6275 Sq. Ft.	$1,935,056

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 Way Rd, Wilmington, DE 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2850 Sq. Ft.	$1,528,957
405 Way Rd, Wilmington, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,203

Address	Redfin Estimate
552 Way Rd, Wilmington, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5375 Sq. Ft.	$2,553,090
407 Way Rd, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,168,639

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