Welcome to 1208 Carolyn Ave, a charming single-family home in Wilmington offering a perfect blend of comfort and functionality. With 1,424 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this property features 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, creating a relaxing environment for everyday living and entertaining. Enter the front door tino the living room with carpeting and a beautiful brick gas fireplace. Walking around to the right you enter the kitchen with granite counters, high quality cabinets, white appliances, tile flooring and an eat in area. To the left there are three bedrooms with carpet and two with ceiling fans. The full bathroom is in between with updated vanity, lighting and toilet. One of the bedrooms was opened up to the kitchen and was being used as a dining room. Downstairs is a partially finished family room, half bath, laundry and plenty of storage. The back of the home has a wonderful enclosed sunroom with gas heat. There is also a patio for outside cooking and enjoyment. The yard is a great size and is actually two county parcel numbers. Great for outside entertaining of fun and games. There is also a very large driveway allowing 4 car off street parking. Situated on a desirable street, this property is ready for new owners to make it their own. Don’t miss your chance to make this well-loved residence your next home. Schedule a showing today and discover all this property has to offer!
Under contract
$295,000
1208 Carolyn Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
3beds
1,125sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bedrooms with carpetPartially finished family roomBeautiful brick gas fireplacePlenty of storageEat in areaWhite appliancesTile flooring
- 48 days
- 104
- 3
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Blair Helmick 302-354-6216,
Compass 3022029855
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2106984
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Combination
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,125
- Total interior livable area: 1,125 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,125
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48.50 x 125.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 19004.00304
- Zoning: 19R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elsmere Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,400
- Annual tax amount: $716
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,941/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Contingent | $295,000$262/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000$262/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $251,400 +392.9% |
| 2024 | $297 +16.2% | $51,000 |
| 2023 | $255 0% | $51,000 |
| 2022 | $255 +0.6% | $51,000 |
| 2021 | $254 -0.5% | $51,000 |
| 2020 | $255 -0.1% | $51,000 |
| 2019 | $255 +0.5% | $51,000 |
| 2017 | $254 +5.8% | $51,000 |
| 2016 | $240 | $51,000 |
| 2015 | $240 | $51,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $51,000 +4.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $48,600 |
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Neighborhood: 19805
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Austin D. Baltz
- Middle: Stanton
- High: Thomas Mckean
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





