Buyers financing fell through. .. Love and care are the hallmarks of this 3 Bdrm/2 Ba traditional brick home an easy walk from the university. Carefully maintained and updated, it features old style charm with all the latest conveniences. You'll love the inviting front porch; its the perfect setting for a quiet afternoon of reading. High ceilings, easy care flooring and brick fireplace sets the mood for ideal living. Enjoy the updated sun-filled kitchen with stainless appliances, island station, granite countertops, pantry and separate dining area. . A full bath completes the main floor. Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space as well as an updated luxury bath. A walkup attic is suitable for all your storage needs. The finished lower level is ready for Sunday gametime; let's Go Birds! Move the leisure activities outdoors to this tranquil fenced backyard. The off street parking is a huge plus. Close to public transportation, airport and major highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mari Clancy• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
•302-999-9999 (broker)
•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Heather Bosco• Keller Williams - Main Street
Welcome to this completely renovated colonial property in Brookhaven! This home offers open layout and new flooring throughout the entire home with large rooms located on a quiet street. Enter through the front door to the spacious enclosed porch with new widows on three sides and new flooring. Then proceed to the open-concept living room and dining room with 9 foot ceilings throughout. You then enter the newly renovated kitchen with new white cabinetry, stainless appliances, new light fixtures and recessed lighting as well as gorgeous granite countertops. Also you will be delighted with the modern, newly remodeled brill bathroom adjacent to the kitchen. From the kitchen you enter the good-sized private back yard. Upstairs are three bedrooms all completely refurbished and freshly painted as well as a lovely renovated full bathroom with all new fixtures, double sinks, and gorgeous tile. Just a few steps up is the fully floored attic which can be used as an office, playroom or lots of storage depending on your personal desires. Downstairs is the full finished basement perfect for entertaining or as a fourth bedroom with new carpets, several storage closets and a renovated laundry room as well as a utility room and access to the backyard. Additional features include: All stainless appliances, new HVAC systems, doors, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, new windows, as well as new flooring and fresh paint throughout the home. This property is conveniently located close to I-95, shopping centers, schools, parks and much more. Put this lovely home on your tour today and celebrate the New Year in this lovely home which is move-in ready!
BRIGHT MLS #PADE491852
Jun 14, 2019
Sold
$85,000
$42/sq ft
May 22, 2019
Contingent
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May 20, 2019
Listed
$100,000
$49/sq ft
+11
Welcome 261 E. Avon! This brick Colonial home has all the charm and character the 1920 s had to offer! High ceilings throughout the entire home. Open floor plan beginning with a bright enclosed patio and moving through the Spacious living room with fireplace. 3 bedrooms in total. For convenience it features 2 full bathrooms, 1 on the main floor and another on the 2nd floor. Full unfinished basement with bilco doors to rear yard. Large, floored attic has plenty of room for storage. Property has front yard as well as fenced back yard. Being sold AS-IS, seller will make no repairs. Buyer responsible for Use and Occupancy certificate.
BRIGHT MLS #PADE431468
Oct 14, 2002
Listing Removed
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Oct 14, 2002
Listed
$85,900
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,934 (+3.3%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2025
$6,715 (+2.7%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2024
$6,541 (−2.7%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2023
$6,723 (−1.8%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2022
$6,846 (+327.4%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2021
$1,601 (+365.4%)
$31,430 + $93,640
$125,070
2020
$344
$20,850 + $42,160
$63,010
2019
$344 (−2.5%)
$20,850 + $42,160
$63,010
2018
$353 (+0.2%)
2017
$352
2015
$352 (−0.2%)
2014
$353 (+2.8%)
2013
$343 (+5.2%)
2011
$326
2010
$326
Tax history for 261 E Avon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,934 (+3.3%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2025
$6,715 (+2.7%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2024
$6,541 (−2.7%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2023
$6,723 (−1.8%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2022
$6,846 (+327.4%)
$31,430 + $208,470
$239,900
2021
$1,601 (+365.4%)
$31,430 + $93,640
$125,070
2020
$344
$20,850 + $42,160
$63,010
2019
$344 (−2.5%)
$20,850 + $42,160
$63,010
2018
$353 (+0.2%)
2017
$352
2015
$352 (−0.2%)
2014
$353 (+2.8%)
2013
$343 (+5.2%)
2011
$326
2010
$326
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
116 ft.
Lot size
4,095 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,530
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
49010165100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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