2529 Raven Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810

Unicorns do exist. This home is being offered for sale for the first time ever by the original owner who built it in 1968 and has proudly owner-occupied it for the past 58 years. This is a rare opportunity to own a nicely updated 1-story ranch home in North Wilmington (19810), where properties like this seldom come to market. Located in the sought-after Chalfonte neighborhood within the highly regarded Brandywine School District, this home offers refined one-level living in a premier location. Set on a sun-filled 0.29-acre lot, the property features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2-car garage, and a 4-car driveway, along with a first-floor laundry area, finished basement, foyer, living room open to the dining room, and a family room with a stone wood-burning fireplace. Outdoor living is enhanced by a large covered front porch and a rear enclosed sunroom off the family room with a modern matte black ceiling fan. Inside, the home showcases a bright, open layout with timeless architectural details and thoughtful updates throughout. The updated chef’s kitchen, complete with a workstation, features custom white cabinetry, brushed brass hardware, solid surface countertops, a stainless steel Samsung 5-burner cooktop/convection oven and microwave, Bosch dishwasher, Frigidaire refrigerator, faucet and abundant cabinet and counter space. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining, living, and family rooms, highlighted by numerous windows and abundant natural light. Additional main-level features include an entry foyer and original oak hardwood flooring throughout, open-concept living and dining areas, and a rare first-floor laundry area. The primary bedroom suite offers a full wall of closets, a walk-in closet, and separate sitting and dressing areas, along with an updated en-suite full bath featuring a walk-in shower with matte black rainhead and fixtures, brushed brass shower door, mirror, light fixture, faucet, and vanity hardware, as well as a white vanity and sink and white ceramic wall and floor tile with refined modern finishes. The second full hall bath has also been updated and features a modern wood vanity, brushed brass mirror, light fixture, and faucet, along with a matte black rainhead shower and fixtures and matte white hex ceramic floor tile with gray grout. The half bath is located in the finished basement. Extensive updates and improvements include a CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingle roof (single layer) with all new plywood sheathing, updated gutters, downspouts, soffits, and fascia, natural gas Carrier forced air heating and central air systems, Honeywell programmable thermostat, natural gas hot water heater, and a 200-amp electrical system with circuit breakers. The entire interior and exterior, including the garage and garage floor, have just been professionally painted. Additional improvements include a concrete sidewalk, asphalt driveway, insulated garage door with Genie automatic opener, modern LED recessed and brushed brass lighting throughout, matte black exterior light fixtures and shutters, low-maintenance landscaping, brushed brass doorknobs and hinges throughout, and an LG washer and dryer. The finished basement includes a pool table, cedar closet, ample storage, and flexible space ideal for a home office, fitness area, playroom, guest suite, or additional living space. The expansive front and rear yards offer ideal space for kids, pets, entertaining, recreation, special occasions, and everyday enjoyment. Conveniently located just minutes from schools, shopping, cafes, dining, parks, and major routes including I-95, Route 202, and Route 1. 10 minutes to Wilmington, 20 minutes to Philadelphia Airport, and 30 minutes to Center City Philadelphia. One-story ranch homes are always in demand in North Wilmington. This is only the fourth 1-story ranch home to come to market in the neighborhood in the last 12 months. Do not sleep on this home. Showings begin at the Public Open House March 21 from 12 to 2 pm.