For sale

$315,000

1 Read Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804

3beds

1,200sqft

$2,072/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

6,969 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$263/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Additional bedrooms upstairsBeautiful wood floors

Coming September 19 | Open House 10 AM–12 PM Looking for a home with character, space, and a convenient location? This Cape Cod-style single-family home offers a great opportunity to make it your own. AS-IS sale with pre-listing repairs completed. ✨ Property Highlights: • Beautiful wood floors • New roof installed in 2024 • First-floor bedroom with walk-in closet • Full bathroom on the first floor • Additional bedrooms upstairs • Long driveway leading to a 2-car garage • Conveniently located near Boxwood Road & Route 141 Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, major roadways, and nearby employment centers while having the space and flexibility of a single-family home. FHA/VA buyers should be prepared to complete any repairs required for their financing.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,200
Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,200

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Detached, Driveway
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade
Parcel number: 07042.10066
Zoning: NC5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Permanent
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Good
New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Boxwood Addition

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Wilmington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $263/sqft
Tax assessed value: $306,500
Annual tax amount: $2,697
Date on market: 9/19/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Inclusions: All Appliances And Fixtures
Exclusions: Personal Property
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,088/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/19/2026	Listed for sale	$315,000+16.7%$263/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2111162 Report a problem
7/12/2022	Sold	$270,000$225/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/28/2019	Listing removed	$1,300$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
3/26/2019	Listed for rent	$1,300$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
7/25/2018	Listing removed	$1,300$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
7/17/2018	Price change	$1,300-7.1%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
5/8/2018	Listed for rent	$1,400$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
7/10/2017	Listing removed	$1,400$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
6/1/2017	Listed for rent	$1,400$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,697 +62.7%	$306,500 +585.7%
2024	$1,657 +13.4%	$44,700
2023	$1,461 -1.2%	$44,700
2022	$1,479 +0%	$44,700
2021	$1,479 -0.3%	$44,700
2020	$1,483 +0.2%	$44,700
2019	$1,481 +3.2%	$44,700
2017	$1,435	$44,700
2016	--	$44,700
2015	--	$44,700
2014	--	$44,700 +3.2%
2013	--	$43,300
2012	--	$43,300
2011	--	$43,300
2010	--	$43,300
2009	--	$43,300
2008	--	$43,300
2007	--	$43,300
2006	--	$43,300
2005	--	$43,300
2004	--	$43,300
2003	--	$43,300
2002	--	$43,300
2001	--	$43,300