Welcome to Madelyn Gardens, a quiet one-street neighborhood tucked between Briarwood and Shipley Heights, offering convenient access to schools, parks, and local amenities—perfect for those seeking a balanced North Wilmington lifestyle. This beautifully crafted brick Cape Cod blends timeless charm with untapped potential across 2,025 sq ft of classic living space. The spacious main level features a large living room with a fireplace, two bedrooms, and 1.5 baths. The kitchen and adjacent dining room offer an ideal opportunity to create a seamless flow between spaces, enhancing functionality while preserving warmth and character. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms await with 2nd full bath, including a primary with a skylight and ample closet space. The full basement offers excellent potential for finishing, remaining exceptionally dry with a new French drain, window well drains, and a sump pump, plus a fireplace and walkout egress. Set on a rare .88-acre lot in North Wilmington, the property provides a blank canvas for your outdoor vision, whether you imagine a light-filled greenhouse retreat, as the original owner did, or a vibrant entertainment space complete with a pool and patio for gatherings. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this unique Madelyn Gardens residence and envision the possibilities it holds for your future.
Sold for $535,000
$535,000
10 Madelyn Ave, Wilmington, DE 19803
4beds
2,025sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.88 Acres Lot
$554,300 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$3,246 Estimated rent
Home value
$554,300
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Classic living spaceQuiet one-street neighborhoodAmple closet spaceLight-filled greenhouse retreatGenerous bedrooms
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas Smith 302-382-4623,
Monument Sotheby's International Realty,
Listing Team: Nicholas Barrett Group
Bought with:
Kat Pigliacampi, R3-0012141
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2085972
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full,Improved
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,025
- Total interior livable area: 2,025 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,025
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 06102.00044
- Zoning: NC10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Madelyn Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $91,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,297
- Date on market: 7/23/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Sold | $535,000+1.9%$264/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2085972 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Pending sale | $524,900$259/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2085972 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $524,900$259/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2085972 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $483,000 +426.7% |
| 2024 | $3,490 +9.4% | $91,700 |
| 2023 | $3,189 -1.7% | $91,700 |
| 2022 | $3,244 +0% | $91,700 |
| 2021 | $3,244 0% | $91,700 |
| 2020 | $3,244 +0.1% | $91,700 |
| 2019 | $3,240 +6.1% | $91,700 |
| 2017 | $3,052 +0.1% | $91,700 |
| 2016 | $3,050 | $91,700 |
| 2015 | $3,050 | $91,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $91,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $91,700 +2.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $89,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $89,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $89,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $89,700 |
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Neighborhood: 19803
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lombardy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Springer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Brandywine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Brandywine
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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