This is only the 2nd time the home has been offered for sale since being built in 1958! Rarely available just totally-updated Raised Ranch home in the desirable Green Acres neighborhood in always in-demand North Wilmington, Delaware in the sought-after Brandywine School District. North Wilmington has always been sought after for its convenient way of life w/ everything literally minutes away. This gorgeous home has it all, featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an oversized 1 car garage w/ inside & rear access, 2 car concrete driveway, a brand new rear deck w/ home entry & stairs to backyard, laundry room w/ Samsung front loading washer & dryer & utility sink, a kids teepee/play fort & pets room on a level lot that gets sun all day w/ an already partially fenced 4 sided yard. Plenty of room to spread out inside & outside. Brand New Updates: Huge Chef's custom kitchen w/ island wide-open to the dining & living rooms w/ White Shaker Style cabinetry w/ Brushed Brass hardware, Quartz countertops & backsplash, stainless steel: Samsung side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, Samsung 5 burner gas range w/ griddle & Convection oven, Samsung Microwave in the island, Samsung dishwasher, Range Hood, double bowl undermount sink, disposal, pantry, Matte Black faucet & pendant lighting, LED recessed lighting. Brand new full baths (Tub & Shower). Brand new GAF 50 year architectural shingle roof. Brand new Energy Efficient Arcoaire HVAC systems (gas heat & central air). Brand new Honeywell programmable thermostat. Brand new Energy Efficient Rheem gas hot water heater. Brand new LED recessed lighting in every room throughout the home (even in the garage). Brand new Energy Efficient Low-E windows. Brand new Energy Efficient double front entry, sliding glass & exterior doors. Brand new 6-panel interior doors. Brand new double-wide closets in every bedroom. Brand new James Hardie Siding. Brand new flashing, soffits, fascia, gutters & downspouts. The entire interior & exterior was just professionally painted. The original Oak hardwood floors were just professionally refinished. Brand new Matte Black & Brushed Brass light fixtures inside & outside. Matte Black garage & entry doors. Brand new Matte Black faucets, bath hardware, doorknobs & hinges. Brand new Brushed Brass & Chrome Rainhead shower & bath fixtures. Brand new custom wall, shower & floor tile in the baths. Brand new bath vanities & sinks. Brand new Matte Black & Brushed Brass Bath Mirrors. Brand new low-flow dual flush toilets. Brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring. Rare for North Wilmington, wide open & flowing floor plan, lots of windows, closets & storage. Rare double-wide closets. This home gets a ton of light & is bright all day. Plenty of room to entertain, for kids & pets playroom, fitness center, Peloton, Pilates, Yoga, home office, arts & crafts, home business. The yard is perfect for relaxing, playing, kids, pets, entertaining, your next BBQ, birthday, party or special occasion. The yard is also perfect for gardening, raised organic vegetable, herb & flower beds. All day sun is great for having your own Homestead & growing whatever you want. Amazing walkable location (very rare in N. Wilmington). Minutes to everything: Target, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Sprouts, restaurants, shopping, banks, doctors, pharmacies, schools, parks & libraries. Easy access to 95, 495, 202, 476, 1, 12, 322, 141 & 52. 10 minutes to Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington & Claymont (free parking) AMTRAK/SEPTA train stations & hospitals, 20 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport, 30 minutes to Center City Philadelphia & University of Delaware. Right by the DE/PA line. All showings start at the Grand Opening Open House this Saturday, February 1 from 12 noon to 2 PM EST. All first-time home buyers are entitled to a 0.5% reduction in the DE transfer tax rate which may be claimed at the time of closing.
Sold for $540,000 on 02/28/25
$540,000
1422 Athens Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
5beds
2,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$554,200 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$3,112 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 28, 2025 at 06:09am
Listed by:
Tim Owen 267-282-1136,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Daniele Lundin
Bryan Realty Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2075160

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Programmable Thermostat, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven/Range - Gas, Energy Efficient Appliances, Dual Flush Toilets, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry, ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Insulated, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Replacement, Screens
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,350
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,350
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Concrete, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Dimensions: 70.00 x 120.00
- Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 06094.00029
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch/Rambler,Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Construction, Flooring, HVAC, Lighting
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Green Acres
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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