Little Italy affordable competitively priced townhouse, circa 1890, Main level boasts high ceilings and new LBF flooring. Upper level has three bedrooms with updated full bathroom . The basement has laundry room and additional storage space. Natural light pours in through large windows and in kitchen overlooks nice sized fenced in yard. The kitchen has been updated including all new appliances, tile ample counter space and cabinetry . Enjoy the the neighborhood's many restaurants, and annual festival that this area is famous for.. Nearby parks. Bancroft Parkway, Woodlawn Library, close to shopping, and transportation. Don't miss the chance to make this affordable property your own. Home is an excellent investment and also is eligible for special financing for qualified first time home occupant homebuyers. Turn key ready !
For sale
Price cut: $5.5K (7/15)
$179,500
1616 W 5th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
3beds
870sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,240/mo
Townhouse
Built in 1890
900 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All new appliancesHigh ceilingsAdditional storage spaceLaundry roomThree bedroomsNew lbf flooring
- 93 days |
- 170 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Melloy 302-425-4900,
Tesla Realty Group, LLC 8448375274
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2102184
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 870
- Total interior livable area: 870 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 870
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 900 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 75
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 26027.30053
- Zoning: 26R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Little Italy
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,380
- Date on market: 5/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,662/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $179,500-3%$206/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2102184 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$213/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2102184 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $195,000+680%$224/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2102184 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2021 | Sold | $25,000-58.3%$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2004 | Sold | $60,000$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $135,800 +638% |
| 2024 | $574 +15.1% | $18,400 |
| 2023 | $499 -0.5% | $18,400 |
| 2022 | $501 +0.2% | $18,400 |
| 2021 | $500 -0.6% | $18,400 |
| 2020 | $503 -0.5% | $18,400 |
| 2019 | $506 +1.2% | $18,400 |
| 2017 | $500 -38.7% | $18,400 |
| 2016 | $815 | $18,400 |
| 2015 | $815 +4.6% | $18,400 |
| 2014 | $780 | $18,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $18,400 |
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Neighborhood: Little Italy
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Warner Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.4 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 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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