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2402 Wellesley Avenue

WILMINGTON, DE 19803

5 beds
3 baths
2,450 sqft
15,682 sqft lot
$255 per sqft
1956 build

Dreams do Come True!! As this is the home that you have only been able to imagine. With its option to utilize as a multi-generational home, convenient location, spacious layout and nice deep lot, this Brick Colonial has been expanded to offer 5 Bedrooms, 3 full bath, 1st floor laundry, a Garage, a Sunroom, plus an extra room with private entrance that could be turned into an in-law suite or 1st floor 6th Bedroom. The smart design of this home will be your haven away from the outside world. Upon arrival, the natural earth tone brick, with newer complimenting roof are nice but what catches your eye are the details of having a covered porch entry with solid wood door, elevated stylish screen door and the fact that the mature landscaping is all highlighted by inlay paver sidewalk & driveway. Entering you are Welcomed by a fresh clean slate as the home has been completely painted inside, the beautiful hardwoods refinished, New carpet installed and the home has been professionally cleaned; including all the windows. The living room offers a triple panel of windows, hardwood & spindle finished stairway and is open to the formal dining room. A beautiful French door takes you from the dining area through a wide hall to the Kitchen. This Kitchen has a timeless Classic feel with all wood deep tone cabinets, solid surface counter and matching back splash, stunning gray tile floor and complete top of the line matching appliance package to include built in Smooth top electric range with double oven, Microwave range hood, Dishwasher and Refrigerator. To the left of the kitchen is a fabulous bonus room that can easily be changed into an in-law suite or 1st floor Bedroom. This area offers a full bath that is designed for handicap/wheelchair access, a seated or standing shower and vanity sink, laundry, interior shutters, a private door entry to back patio/yard, shelved wall and a free-standing gas stove. To the right of the kitchen is an amazing Sunroom with split system heat and ac, sliding door to patio, access to the garage and the outside walkway. Heading downstairs, there is an open concept off the stairwell, carpeted area for gaming or movie room & plenty of storage space in the systems area. Upstairs the original house and the addition are seamless but you could easily place a door at the addition and have a private 2 room suite with newer bath that has an extra wide seated tile shower, oversized vanity and heated tiled floor. The front of the upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms with refinished hardwoods. **3rd bedroom would make a perfect office/playroom/ game room. This 3rd full bathroom is amazing; tiled walls, tiled floor, shower/tub has offset tub with a seat and door, wall sink and pocket door. Deep back yard offers privacy, has mature landscape and a patio. There are an abundant number of Systems to include: Front of the house Gas and Central ac (New 2025), Heat pump unit (New 2025) for the Kitchen and Bonus room plus a Gas freestanding stove, Split system heat and ac for the Sunroom (New 2025), and throughout the home there is baseboard electric heat in case you would ever want a back-up or just to have a warmer individual room, Hot Water is On-Demand, Roof is newer, gutters have anti-leaf covers, windows were updated in the past few years, exterior is primarily all brick, inlay Paver sidewalk and driveway, 1 car garage ( that can be changed to a 2 car in tand um garage ) and there’s open space park land a few hundred feet away. This home is on a quiet street that has no main road traffic accessing. Brandywine feeder pattern.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Pantano Real Estate Inc

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 3, 2025 •

MLS# DENC2084232 —

The Building

Year Built:

1956
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Asphalt
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

2
Window Features:

Double Hung
Accessibility Features:

Grab Bars Mod, Level Entry - Main, Low Bathroom Mirrors, Wheelchair Height Shelves, Other
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Interior Access, Heated, Sump Pump, Windows, Improved
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2450
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

2450

Interior

Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Basement, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room
Flooring Type:

Carpet, Hardwood, Heated, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas/Propane, Other
Wall & Ceilings:

Dry Wall
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2450
Living Area SqFt:

2,450 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, VA, FHA
Possession:

Immediate, 0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD
Lease Considered:

No

Location

Directions:

Route 202 North to Right on Median Drive, Right on Carr Ave., Left on Alders Drive., Left on Wellesley Ave. Home is on the Left.
Cross Street:

Alders Drive
Latitude:

39.79575729
Longitude:

-75.54170227

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Excellent
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.36
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

67.10 x 166.10
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

15,682 Sqft
Inclusions:

Built-in Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave hood, shed, gas stove
Zoning:

NC6.5
Road Responsibility:

State
In City Limits:

No
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Fencing:

Partially, Wood
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

06-078.00-198
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

198
Tax Annual Amount:

$1,956
Tax Assessed Value:

$54,400
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

1518.0
County Tax:

438.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Upper Level Bedrooms:

5
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

90% Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric, Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Wall Unit, Zoned
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas, Electric

Utilities

Utilities:

Above Ground
Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Instant Hot Water, Tankless
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Laundry Type:

Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Schools

Elementary School:

Lombardy
Middle School:

Springer
High School:

BRANDYWINE
School District Name:

Brandywine
School District Source:

3rd Party

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Blue Rock Manor
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Municipal Trash:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, On Street
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

1
Driveway - # of Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$624,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,346
Taxes	$163
Insurance	$171
Utilities	$236 See report
Total	$3,916/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/27/25 Jun 27, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$624,900

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This house located in Fairfax, DE 19803 is currently for sale for $624,900. 2402 Wellesley Avenue is a 2,450 square foot house with 5 beds and 3 baths. 2402 Wellesley Avenue is in the Fairfax neighborhood of WILMINGTON and has a WalkScore® of 73, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Brandywine High School, Springer Middle School, and Lombardy Elementary School.

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