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$568,000

506 River Rd

Wilmington, DE
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,825
Square Feet
0.27
Lot Size (acres)
1948
Year Built
148
Days On Market

506 River Road, Wilmington, DE — Charming Riverside Colonial with modern addition and over $100,000 in recent upgrades. This distinctive brick/stucco home offers approximately 3,825 finished sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths, formal and casual living spaces, wide hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen in the custom addition with recessed lighting, an expansive primary suite with large walk-in closets and a private deck overlooking green space, two-car garage, full basement and central A/C. Sited on an approx. 0.27-acre lot and backing to parkland, the property delivers privacy while remaining minutes to downtown Wilmington, shopping and I‑95. New Roof-2024 Complete basement encapsulation -2024 New Appliance(refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher) -2024 New HVAC unit- 2024

Listing Information

Listing Updated
08/31/2026
Listed By
Luke Shockley, 3025427975 · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, 3028460200
MLS#
DENC2105098
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
506 River Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
City
Wilmington
County
New Castle
Neighborhood
RIVERSIDE GARDENS
Zip Code
19809

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Year Built
1948
Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Frame, Stucco, Brick, Concrete
Building Area
3,825 sq. ft.
Foundation
Block
Levels
Three Or More
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Built-in Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating
Hot Water, Oil

Property Features

Lot Size
0.27 Acres
View
Water, Creek/Stream, Park/Greenbelt
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
3,825 sq. ft.
Total
3,825 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$568,000
Annual Taxes
$4,888

Schools

100/100
Carrcroft Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.9 mi
City
Wilmington
Students
518
Student body
48% Black · 45% White · 3% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
41%
Phone
(302) 762-7165
98/100
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 0.6 mi
City
Wilmington
Students
759
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
42% White · 39% Black · 7% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
38%
Phone
(302) 762-7120
76/100
Lombardy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 2.6 mi
City
Wilmington
Students
491
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
57% White · 27% Black · 6% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(302) 762-7190
76/100
Howard High School of Technology
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.6 mi
City
Wilmington
Students
902
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
59% Black · 27% Hispanic / Latino · 7% White
Phone
(302) 571-5400
71/100
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 2.1 mi
City
Wilmington
Students
730
Student body
97% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Phone
(302) 778-1101
54/100
Maple Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 2.5 mi
City
Claymont
Students
441
Student body
38% Black · 34% White · 19% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(302) 792-3906
52/100
East Side Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1.5 mi
City
Wilmington
Students
446
Student body
91% Black · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 0% Two or More Races
Phone
(302) 762-5834
52/100
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.8 mi
City
Wilmington
Students
322
Student body
77% Black · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 8% White
Phone
(302) 762-7156

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
06/12/2026Listed for sale$568,000

Listed by Luke Shockley · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty · 3028460200

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: August 31, 2026 at 3:13 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: DENC2105098

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