It's in the top 10% of views. Tour it before it's gone!
Today:
About this home
Welcome home to 2315 MacDonough Road in the highly sought-after Wawaset Park! This exceptional residence blends timeless elegance with thoughtful modern updates, creating the perfect balance of sophistication, comfort, and character. Set on a tree‑lined street with effortless walkability and proximity to shops, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities this stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home delivers luxury living in one of Wilmington’s most treasured neighborhoods. From the moment you enter the gracious foyer, you are welcomed by rich hardwood floors, refined architectural details, and an effortless flow designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. The formal living room exudes warmth and charm with custom built-in bookcases, a wood-burning fireplace, and French doors opening to a sun-drenched sunroom featuring a second wood-burning fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to the slate patio and serene outdoor living space. At the heart of the home is the recently renovated eat-in kitchen, impeccably designed with quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, a cooktop, and a built-in wine refrigerator—offering both beauty and functionality for the discerning home chef. The main level also includes a formal dining room and an office nook in the sunroom, providing exceptional versatility and refined living spaces throughout. The second floor hosts a luxurious primary suite complete with a spa-inspired en suite bath featuring a soaking tub, separate shower, and elegant finishes. Two additional spacious bedrooms each with their own private baths, creating comfort and privacy for family or guests finish out this level. The third floor adds even more flexibility with two additional bedrooms, with newly refinished hardwood floors and a beautifully appointed full bath highlighted by a stunning clawfoot tub. Outside, the detached garage, slate patio, and lush, private backyard create an idyllic setting for relaxing or entertaining. Every detail of this distinguished home reflects timeless craftsmanship and elevated living in one of Wilmington’s premier residential enclaves. Within walking distance to fantastic restaurants, Woodlawn Library and more! Schedule your tour today!
Wawaset Park, located between Delaware Avenue and Lancaster Avenue, is a historic and residential Wilmington neighborhood with curving park drives and a canopy of mature trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the green at Wawaset Park, where walkers loop the paths and porch-lined streets frame the scene. Early-20th-century Tudors, Colonials, and stone cottages set a cohesive architectural rhythm along winding lanes. BrewHaHa! Coffeehouse anchors a café routine nearby, while The Grand Opera House and Delaware Art Museum add a cultural throughline close to home. Sidewalks and pocket greens shape an outdoors-forward daily cadence, with Brandywine Park and Rockford Park extending the landscape.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Market insights
2315 Macdonough Rd · $998,000
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$998,000
Median sale price in this area is $457,404. (54% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Soaking tub, stall shower, and tub/shower
Breakfast area, dining area, and formal dining room
Eat-in gourmet kitchen with upgraded countertops
Built-ins, ceiling fans, and wood stove
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 3 on the first upper level and 2 on the second upper level
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms: 3 on the first upper level and 1 on the second upper level
1 half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Dishwasher, disposal, microwave, wall oven, refrigerator, and cooktop
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Washer and dryer
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Hardwood and ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Hot-water heating
Central air conditioning
Electric cooling
Electric and natural gas heating
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Detached two-car garage with additional storage and garage door opener
Driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Stucco construction
Brick-and-mortar foundation
Architectural shingle and flat roofs
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The R-1 district, one-family detached dwellings, is designed to protect and maintain those residential areas now developed primarily with one-family detached dwellings on relatively large lots and adjoining vacant areas likely to be developed for such purposes. It will enable the city to continue to provide a restricted type of environment which would otherwise be found only in suburban areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Cemetery
Park & open space
Jul 9, 2024 • Active
Bldgpermit
HVAC
Jul 31, 2023 • Active
Bldgpermit
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
2 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)
35
22
40
26
58
37
66
46
72
54
83
64
87
70
80
62
78
61
68
48
56
39
42
28
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wilmington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 2315 Macdonough Rd
$1,000,190
$2,190 over list price of $998K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $699K to $1.4M.