Investor alert and first time homebuyer opportunity. Welcome to 126 Birch Ave in Wilmington offering strong value and potential. Priced below recent comparable sales, this property presents an excellent opportunity to build equity with updates and personal touches. This home is not a full gut renovation as many major improvements have already been completed including a new roof in 2018, all windows replaced in 2019, new furnace in 2017, new copper water supply line in 2025, updated ceilings in dining area kitchen and bathroom in 2024, new basement door in 2024, updated outdoor light fixtures in 2024, and new bathroom vanity and washer in 2025. With key systems already addressed, buyers can focus on cosmetic updates and customization. Ideal for an owner occupant looking to create their own space or an investor seeking a property with solid fundamentals and rental potential. Conveniently located near major routes shopping and dining. Don't miss the opportunity!
Sold for $165,000
$165,000
126 Birch Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
2beds
950sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1944
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$1,566 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mia Burch 302-598-4069,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Paul Joseph Burch 302-598-1871,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Mia Burch, RA-0030955
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2100862
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Basement
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 950
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 107.90
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 19004.00577
- Zoning: 19R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elsmere Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $205,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,873
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Appliances As-is
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $165,000$174/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2100862 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listing removed | $165,000$174/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #DENC2100862 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000-2.9%$174/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2100862 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $170,000+91%$179/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2020 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2020 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2017 | Listing removed | $89,000$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sunvest Realty #6906601 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $89,000-23.6%$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Sunvest Realty #6906601 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2006 | Sold | $116,500$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $205,200 +479.7% |
| 2024 | $1,161 +14.8% | $35,400 |
| 2023 | $1,012 -0.1% | $35,400 |
| 2022 | $1,012 +2.9% | $35,400 |
| 2021 | $984 -0.6% | $35,400 |
| 2020 | $990 -0.8% | $35,400 |
| 2019 | $998 +0.1% | $35,400 |
| 2017 | $997 +5.4% | $35,400 |
| 2016 | $946 | $35,400 |
| 2015 | $946 +7.8% | $35,400 |
| 2014 | $878 | $35,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $35,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19805
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Stanton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 2/10McKean (Thomas) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Austin D. Baltz
- 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.
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