248 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-3121 $459,000

Beds/Baths: 3/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,550
Acreage: 0.14
Age:75 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2091000
Subdivision: Fairfax
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 248 Potomac Road, a meticulously maintained stately brick colonial nestled in the sought-after Fairfax neighborhood of North Wilmington. This charming 2‑story home blends classic character with modern updates, offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on a well-proportioned 0.14 acre lot. The property provides an ideal balance of elegance, comfort, and convenience. Upon entry, you’re greeted by warm hardwood floors that flow through the formal living and dining rooms, lending a refined and inviting presence. The kitchen has been completely renovated featuring stainless steel appliances, stone floor, gas cooking, tiled back splash and granite counters. Bright and efficient for everyday meals and entertaining alike. A family room and a convenient half bath round out the first-floor living spaces, offering flexibility and flow. Upstairs, the primary suite enjoys a walk-in closet. Two additional generously sized bedrooms share a renovated full bath accessible from the hallway. A pull-down staircase gives access to a full attic ideal for storage. The basement is partially finished with a beautiful fully renovated bath. There's also a laundry/storage area. and egress window. Basement has been professionally waterproofed as well. The property sits on a level, fully fenced rear yard, with a garden shed adding storage for tools or outdoor gear. A spacious deck off the back is ideal for alfresco dining, relaxing, or entertaining in summertime. The home fronts a lovely, tree‑lined street typical of the Fairfax enclave, offering curb appeal and neighborhood charm. Parking includes an attached garage plus driveway and street options. Conveniently located off the 202 corridor, close to shopping, I-95 and train station.

Primary Bed: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Taxes: $3,767
Home Assoc: $50/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Basement Drainage System, Improved Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Basement Sump Pump, Basement Water Proofing System, Basement Windows

Exterior
Active Radon Mitigation Foundation, Brick Exterior, Frame Exterior

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Public Elementary (26 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 0.44 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.81 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 1.96 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.98 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 2.12 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.12 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 2.33 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.54 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.55 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 2.71 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.81 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.82 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.94 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.07 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.09 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.14 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 3.22 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 3.22 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.39 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.48 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 3.78 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.94 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.98 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.33 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–5 Garnet Valley 4.57 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.69 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 0.95 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.84 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.82 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 2.98 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.98 mi
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.06 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.33 mi

Public High (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.01 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.09 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.78 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.82 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 3.07 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.13 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.48 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.57 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.75 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 3.75 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.98 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.33 mi

Private (35 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.16 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.56 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.73 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.08 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.19 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 1.38 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.65 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 1.71 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 1.9 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.09 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 2.12 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 2.19 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 2.21 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.47 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 2.5 mi
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.61 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.65 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.83 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.85 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.87 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 2.91 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 3.07 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.09 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.1 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 3.1 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.18 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.43 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.45 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 3.47 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.77 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.15 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.51 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.77 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19803), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 22
  • Average salary of people in this community: $81,783

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,734
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.50
  • Households w/ Children: 55%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,386 (83.0%)
  • Rented: 1,156 (13.0%)
  • Vacant: 356 (4.0%)
  • Total: 8,898

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 21,867
Households: 8,542
Median Age: 47.50

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.4%
  • Some High School: 2.2%
  • High School Graduate: 18.7%
  • Some College: 12.9%
  • Associate Degree: 5.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 27.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $107,096

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $855
  • One Bedroom: $1,286
  • Two Bedroom: $1,420
  • Three Bedroom: $1,532
  • Four Bedroom: $2,286

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248 Potomac Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-3121

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