4501 Whittier Rd, Wilmington, DE 19802
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Rauh & Johns
Listed by: steven p anzulewicz
Office: keller williams realty wilmington
MLS#:DENC2100798
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,250,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$227.27
- Monthly HOA dues:$5.42
About this home
Own the Block - literally. Calling all East Coast colonial enthusiasts! This stunning executive estate home honors the architectural integrity of an earlier era home and comprises an entire coveted city block in premier N. Wilm. The first built in Brandywine Hills by architect Scott Lardson in 1930, the stately fieldstone 3-level, 5/6 BRs, 3.5 bath home is majestically perched on 1.39 lush acres bordering Milton, Whittier and Rockwood Roads and boasts professional landscaping and hardscaping and graceful front butterfly stone steps. Appreciate new windows, updated systems, original front door with frame and side lead glass windows, dramatic wainscoting, elegantly arched doorways, multi-piece/dentil crown moldings, exquisite window casings, tall baseboards and 5 types of solid hardwood floors. The foyer’s rich wood staircase is a true showpiece and possesses elements similar to the well-known Montmorenci staircase at Winterthur. It is thought that even some of moldings and millwork from the museum may have been incorporated into the home in earlier years. The home is designed for entertaining, and today's lifestyle needs. Featuring both sweeping LR and DRs with original silk draperies and wallpaper, chef’s kitchen of granite countertops, 6-burner/griddle Wolf range and hood, double oven, custom solid wood cabinets, and adjoining morning room and sitting room, high-end butler’s pantry, private 1st floor office/sunroom with original brass thermostat, and French doors adjoining expansive gardens and terraces. Renovated 3rd floor with original barn wood pine hardwood. Front brick terrace and back patios, along with sun-splashed outdoor nooks and niches. The home’s fluid circular floor plan effortlessly blends main spaces, while easily merging indoor rooms with outdoor area. The luxurious ensuite primary features secret passageway to a true treasure of rich wood-paneled retreat room or library with wall of built-ins and wood FP. Exceptional craftsmanship, fine appointments and intricate period-accurate details meld together to create this true architectural beauty. Cleverly positioned merely blocks away from cafe's and eateries, the Delaware Greenway/Rockwood Park, 10 mins. to downtown Wilm. with entre to restaurants/entertainment/Wilm. Amtrak train station and 25 mins. to Phil. Airport. Relish old world charm and modern must-haves with city conveniences. This is the one on Whittier Rd.!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1930
- Listing ID #:DENC2100798
- Added:11 day(s) ago
- Updated:May 18, 2026 at 02:04 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Solid Hardwood
- Dining Description:Dining Area, Dining Room, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath, Primary Bath(s), Primary Bathroom
- Kitchen Description:Breakfast Area, Built-In Range, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Commercial Range, Crown Moldings, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Pantry, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Stainless Steel Appliances, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar
- Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom, Walk In Closet(s)
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Drain, Drainage System, Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished
- Living area:5,500 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C
- Heating:Hot Water, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Architectural Shingle
- Year built:1930
- Building area:5,500 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.39 Acres
- Lot Features:Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Trees/Wooded
- Architectural Style:Colonial, Traditional
- Construction Materials:Frame, Stone
- Exterior Features:Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Stone
- Levels:3 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,250,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$227.27
- Tax amount:$8,862 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Laundry
- Amenities:Above Ground Utilities, Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Double Pane Windows, Recessed Lighting, Security System, Stain/Lead Glass, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments
Parking
- Parking description:Detached Carport, On Street
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