$582,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

9 Derickson Dr Wilmington, DE 19808

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft
1.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$176 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.37 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Linden Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to Linden Valley! Nestled on a tranquil 1.13-acre wooded lot this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom split-level home offers a harmonious blend of space, functionality and charm. As you arrive, a circular driveway welcomes you to this serene property, complete with a workshop/shed for all of your storage and hobby needs. Inside, the main level features a formal living room with a cozy fireplace. The formal dining room is perfect for hosting family and friends. Off the dining room is a enclosed porch that opens to the deck perfect for enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. Down the hall you will find the primary bedroom complete with en suite. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom complete the upper level. The lower level offers versatility, ideal for an in-law suite. It includes a very large family room with a unique all brick fireplace, a game room with wood burning stove and a den with a brick fireplace. Also on this level is the fourth bedroom and a full bathroom. There is a kitchenette off the spacious game room. The expansive living space on this level provide the ultimate in convenience and comfort. This home is a peaceful retreat, combining wooded privacy on a beautiful large lot with proximity to great dining, shopping and the Red Clay School District. We invite you to tour this home and make it your own. New septic system will be installed. Professional photos to be added soon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Delcollo & Salva Team

(302) 429-4500 jfuentes@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville Listed on: 01/24/2025

Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

Co-Listed By

Stephen Crifasi

(302) 429-4500 jfuentes@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Dill

(302) 239-3000 ssedita@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,403

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 1.37 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned NC-21

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Linden Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0803100007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,403

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchenette, Stove - Wood
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3300
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3300
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 163.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.37
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 59677.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: NC-21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3403.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0803100007
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2025
Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Revocable Trust Of Barbara P Melson and Petrone Lynn M
Bought by
Dougherty Justin and Dougherty-Rash Margaret
Seller's Agent
Delcollo & Salva Team
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Dill
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$582,000
Premium/Discount to List
$42,100
7.8%
Views
222
Current Estimated Value
$614,002

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,002
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.63%
Original Mortgage
$552,900
Outstanding Balance
$548,692
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,119

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2022
Sold by
Melson Barbara P
Bought by
Barbara P Melson Revocable Trust and Melson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1986
Bought by
Melson Richard S and Melson Barbara P
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $565,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $552,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $582,000 +7.8% $176 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $539,900 -- $164 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,529 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2023 $3,936 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2022 $3,989 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2021 $4,089 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2020 $4,103 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2019 $4,096 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2018 $4,007 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2017 $3,953 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2016 $3,657 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2015 -- $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
2014 $3,605 $136,100 $29,600 $106,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2074424

Bright MLS

APN: 08-031.00-007