Bought with Brian D. Foraker • Foraker Realty Co.
$625,000
$649,900
3.8%For more information regarding the value of a property, please contact us for a free consultation.
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,900 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 11/07/2025
Key Details
Sold Price $625,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,900 sqft
Price per Sqft $215
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID DENC2087084
Sold Date 11/07/25
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,900
Year Built 1890
Annual Tax Amount $7,410
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1.270 Acres
Acres 1.27
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Step into a piece of Claymont history and reimagine it for today. Built in 1909 as the John Bird House, this striking Victorian-inspired residence sits on 1.27 acres and offers an exceptional blend of charm, space, and versatility.
The main home spans approximately 2,900 square feet, showcasing a classic turret, gabled rooflines, and large sunlit rooms framed by original woodwork. The entry opens to a warm, wood-detailed foyer leading into formal living and dining rooms, each with character features intact. The kitchen, the heart of the home, is surrounded by windows, offering views of the pool and grounds. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is expansive, with a massive walk-in closet and an adjoining sunroom wrapped in windows, perfect for an office, lounge, or extension of a future owner's suite. Two additional bedrooms, one with terrace access, complete the second floor, while a walk-up attic offers the opportunity to add even more living space.
The main level includes a bright sunroom currently housing an indoor hot tub, ready for transformation into an entertaining space or private retreat. While the home has been loved for many years, it is ready for your vision to refresh and personalize it to suit your style.
Outdoors, the in-ground pool is the centerpiece of the property, surrounded by sun patio and shaded seating areas.
A standout feature is the detached five-car garage with a private two-bedroom apartment above. At over 1,600 square feet, the apartment includes a full kitchen, living room, spacious bedrooms, a full bath with washer and dryer, and both a side porch and a massive front deck that doubles as covered parking below.
The extensive driveway and paved areas provide abundant space for multiple vehicles, trailers, or business equipment, and a small brook at the rear leads to an additional portion of the property with road frontage, offering an open opportunity for recreation, gardens, or potential subdivision.
Whether you are envisioning a private residence with room to grow, a multi-generational compound, a home-based business setup, or a car enthusiast's paradise, this property offers historic charm, unmatched scale, and endless potential to make it uniquely yours.
Buyer is responsible for verifying all measurements, square footage, and property details to their own satisfaction.
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area Brandywine (30901)
Zoning NC6.5
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s), Wall Unit
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balconies- Multiple, Wrap Around
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Inside Access, Oversized
Garage Spaces 5.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Balconies- Multiple, Wrap Around
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Story 2.5
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2900
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 2.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Brandywine
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 06-096.00-067
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2900
Special Listing Condition Standard
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