Welcome to the Hilltop Community conveniently located on the Westside of the City of Wilmington! A vibrant and flourishing neighborhood with close proximity to major highways, the Central Business District of the City, the Riverfront attractions and more! All brick front finished in a modern gray with white accents of old school wood trim and step brick cap, that preserves and exemplifies an old school attention to detail! Once across the threshold, neutral laminates grace the main floor while a brick exposed accent wall capped with a dentil crown adorn the main living area. Formal dining space is open to and drenched with a flood of natural light. Cozy kitchen with white cabinetry topped with a black speckled granite, stainless undercount sink, and flanked with a tile backsplash. Main floor laundry room is expansive, and perfect to add a half or possible full bathroom for further value and convenience! Side door leads to fenced rear patio for privacy. Comfy carpeting whisks you away to the second level, which provides three accessible sleeping chambers with thoughtful storage elements. Full bathroom with tile tub surround, laminate flooring, and new toilet and vanity services this level. Gas hot water, gas forced air, updated electric panel, vinyl replacement windows will ensure years of minimal maintenance expenditures. Perfect starter home for First Time Home Buyer, downsize home Buyer, or investor looking for true, turnkey operation. Nothing to do but move in and arrange your furniture. Priced affordably for todays interest rate environment coupled with low property taxes means own this property for way less than comparable rent!
Sold for $120,000
$120,000
1217 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
3beds
1,000sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
871 Square Feet Lot
$128,300 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$1,662 Estimated rent
Home value
$128,300
$112,000 - $146,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Hurley 302-740-5524,
Pantano Real Estate Inc
Bought with:
Kira Anderson, 0025309
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2051892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Replacement, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.30 x 61.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26034.30263
- Zoning: 26R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wilm #22
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $9,600
- Annual tax amount: $463
- Date on market: 11/1/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: As Shown
- Exclusions: N / A
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2025 | Listing removed | $175,000$175/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2077044 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000-5.4%$175/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2077044 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2024 | Listing removed | $185,000$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2063452 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2024 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2063452 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $195,000+62.5%$195/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2063452 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2024 | Sold | $120,000-11.1%$120/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2051892 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2024 | Contingent | $135,000$135/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $135,000-3.5%$135/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2051892 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2023 | Listing removed | $139,900$140/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2043144 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Price change | $139,900-0.1%$140/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2043144 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2023 | Price change | $140,000-3.4%$140/sqft |
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| 8/22/2023 | Price change | $145,000-11.6%$145/sqft |
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| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $164,000-0.6%$164/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2043144 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $165,000+218.2%$165/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2043144 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2019 | Listing removed | $800$1/sqft |
Source: Shawn L. Harrison Enterprises, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $800-8.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Shawn L. Harrison Enterprises, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2019 | Listing removed | $875$1/sqft |
Source: Shawn L. Harrison Enterprises, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2019 | Listed for rent | $875$1/sqft |
Source: Shawn L. Harrison Enterprises, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2011 | Sold | $51,850+640.7%$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2010 | Price change | $7,000-89.1%$7/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2010 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 4/22/2004 | Sold | $64,000+128.6%$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2003 | Sold | $28,000-20%$28/sqft |
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| 7/1/2003 | Sold | $35,000$35/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $142,400 +1383.3% |
| 2024 | $300 +15.1% | $9,600 |
| 2023 | $260 -0.5% | $9,600 |
| 2022 | $262 +0.2% | $9,600 |
| 2021 | $261 -0.6% | $9,600 |
| 2020 | $263 -0.5% | $9,600 |
| 2019 | $264 +1.2% | $9,600 |
| 2017 | $261 -38.6% | $9,600 |
| 2016 | $425 | $9,600 |
| 2015 | $425 +4.6% | $9,600 |
| 2014 | $407 | $9,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $9,600 |
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Neighborhood: Hilltop
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Warner Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.8 mi
- 2/10McKean (Thomas) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.
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- New Castle County
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- 1217 Lancaster Ave
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