For sale

$254,900

Est. $1,551/mo —

•

1,150

sq ft

1009 Clayton Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom townhouse located in the charming neighborhood of Cleland Heights. From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice the beautiful original hardwood floors that greet you in the bright and spacious living room along with being professionally painted with a neutral color palette. A charming archway leads into the dining room, creating a nice flow for everyday living and entertaining. The dining room also offers a convenient pass-through to the updated kitchen, complete with a beautiful tile backsplash, timeless Corian countertops, added dishwasher, and newer appliances. Step outside and enjoy the backyard ready for you to create your ideal space. Upstairs, you’ll find the primary bedroom with a walk-in closet plus an additional second closet, offering great storage space. The main bathroom is complete with a skylight, bringing in natural light, and two additional bedrooms complete this level. The finished lower level gives you even more usable space and can easily serve as a family room, rec room, home office, workout area, the choice is yours! Valuable updates such as the roof in 2011 and recoated, new HVAC in 2020, updated windows too. Located just outside the city, this home is close to so much of what the area has to offer, including a brand-new park, the Riverfront, schools, shopping, and Wilmington’s popular restaurant scene. Move-in ready and waiting for its next chapter — schedule your showing today!

TownhomeProperty Type

1952Year Built

1,742 sq ftLot Size

$222Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Patti Carlson • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

•302-239-3000 (broker)

•ssedita@psre.com (broker)

Listing updated: Sep 5, 2026 at 09:12am

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2109824

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$1,551 per month

Principal and interest$1,340

Property taxes

$147

HOA dues

Home insurance

$64

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Richardson Park Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

1/10

McKean (Thomas) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Cleland

Heights

Cleland Heights, located between Brandywine Park and Rockford Park, is a residential and hillside Wilmington neighborhood with winding streets and leafy park edges. The area reads as mid-century and traditional, with brick colonials, split-levels, and deep setbacks that keep the streetscape quiet. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor near the Rockford Road approach, where small storefronts and café energy meet park-bound foot traffic. Community pillars nearby include the Delaware Art Museum, the Rockford Tower, and the Brandywine Zoo. Trails and overlooks along the Brandywine Creek shape daily routines. A short drive south, Trolley Square’s independent dining scene adds a late-evening counterpoint.

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Offer insights

1009 Clayton Rd · $254,900

Strong offer

$258K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $258K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 35 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)
Chair railings
Traditional floor plan
Kitchen with eat-in area
Galley kitchen
Plaster walls
Six-panel insulated doors
Wood floors

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the upper level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Dishwasher
Self-cleaning oven
Single oven
Gas range
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry in basement
Water heater

Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Laminate

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
150 amp electrical service with circuit breakers

Sale and tax history for 1009 Clayton Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2109824

Sep 5, 2026

Listed

$254,900

$222/sq ft

Aug 31, 2026

Coming Soon

$254,900

$222/sq ft

Aug 31, 2026

Listed

$254,900

$222/sq ft

Aug 24, 2026

Coming Soon

$254,900

$222/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2004722

Nov 11, 2021

Sold

$175,000

$152/sq ft

Sep 21, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 13, 2021

Listed

$165,000

$143/sq ft

+20

Welcome to 100 Clayton Road in the community of Cleland Heights, just outside the city and convenient to everything this area has to offer, including the Riverfront, parks, schools, and Wilmington’s well-known restaurant scene. This home presents a fabulous investment opportunity, OR, purchase this adorable home and begin making it your very own. Featuring hardwood floors, open living & dining room, eat-in kitchen, finished basement, fenced yard with patio, and valuable major system updates. Step inside to the bright living room with hardwood floors and arched doorway leading to the dining room; perfect for gatherings, entertaining, and just enjoying your everyday routine. From the dining room, flow into the kitchen with oak cabinets, gas cooking, eating area, and access outside to the fenced yard and patio; ideal for outdoor dining, grilling, and relaxing. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms (the master with double closets), and one full bath with skylight. The lower level of this home offers more living space to utilize as a family room, rec room, office, or whatever your needs require, in addition to storage space. Updates include newer windows, new roof (2011), new HVAC (2020) and coated roof. Earn rental income instantly or enjoy this charming home. Be sure to schedule a showing today!

Public Records

Mar 20, 2007

Sold

$189,000

$164/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC113810

Feb 5, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 11, 2007

Listed

$189,000

$164/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,770 (+19.0%)

$41,900 + $155,900

$197,800

2024

$1,487 (+13.0%)

$41,900 + $155,900

$197,800

2023

$1,316 (−0.6%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2022

$1,325

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2021

$1,324 (−0.3%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2020

$1,327 (+0.3%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2019

$1,324 (+1.8%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2018

$1,300 (+1.2%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2017

$1,285 (+4.8%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2016

$1,226 (+6.6%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2015

$1,150 (+7.9%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2014

$1,066 (+1.5%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2013

$1,051 (+4.1%)

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

2012

$1,009

$5,900 + $33,300

$39,200

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

18 ft.

Lot depth

93 ft.

Lot size

1,742 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,150

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,150

Year built

1952

Style

Townhouse

County

New Castle County

APN

0703920227

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Wilmington, DE • 19805

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

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Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

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Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

93/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.7 hrs

6.8 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 1009 Clayton Rd

$254,985

$85 over list price of $255K

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,388 per month, based on comparable rentals

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