Welcome to 189 Gillespie Avenue in Middletown, DE! This charming A-Frame style townhome boasts 2 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms, with a one-car garage. Located in the sought-after Willow Grove Mill Community and within the top-rated Appoquinimink School District, this home is sure to impress. As you enter the foyer, you'll be greeted by beautiful wood flooring that leads into the spacious dining and family room area. The open layout is perfect for entertaining or relaxing with loved ones. Pride of ownership shows. You will be amazed at the space you'll find here. Foyer entrance features wood flooring. Stepping into the combo dining/family room area. These two areas are divided by beautiful half wall columns gracefully separating these two rooms. You have so many options for these combo rooms. Flowing right into the kitchen with wood floors, stainless steel appliances flowing into the added extension that is open for you to design it with your special touches. Plenty of light from the triple window covered with custom blinds. Open the sliding glass doors flowing out onto the custom paver patio with a section of vinyl privacy fencing and the backyard complete with vinyl split rail fencing. Great yard for entertaining family and friends and gathering around the custom paver firepit. This home offers both accessibility and comfort. Heading to the upstairs is where you find the half bathroom conveniently located to the family room area. Up the stairway you'll find this cozy extra sitting area. This area flowing into the second nice sized bedroom. Featuring its own private full bathroom with tub/shower and a walk-out private balcony. Back out to the hallway leading to the primary bedroom on your right you'll find the convenience to each bedroom your laundry room. Continue on to the Primary Bedroom, which is very generously spacious Featuring the generous sized custom walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, a jetted tub, a walk-in shower, with a separate water closet. Flowing from the bedroom you'll find the extension space for you to use it as a nursery, office, cozy reading spot, designated TV room. So many uses for this room, make it your own. Faux window blinds included where present. New heating system installed. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a beautiful townhome in a prime location. Conveniently situated just off Rt 1 and minutes from downtown Middletown. Easy access to Route 1 connecting to I-95 & 495 with direct access to Philadelphia Airport. For the beach goers, convenient to all Delaware beaches and Ocean City, Md. Don't miss out on this one. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $325,000
$325,000
189 Gillespie Ave, Middletown, DE 19709
2beds
1,850sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2005
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$330,900 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$2,357 Estimated rent
Home value
$330,900
$298,000 - $367,000
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Vinyl privacy fencingCustom paver firepitWalk-out private balconyFaux window blinds includedStainless steel appliancesCustom paver patioOne-car garage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peggy Sheehan 302-743-4969,
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Bought with:
Bhavani Kurtz, 457002836
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2091216
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Upper
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 12
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 5
Family room
- Features: Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 21
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 7
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Lower
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 5
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Double Sink, Flooring - Wood, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Lower
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 X 18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Upper
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 5
Other
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,850
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23034.00035
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Willow Grove Mill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
- HOA name: WILLOW GROVE MILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $366,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,809
- Date on market: 10/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances "as Is" Washer / Dryer "as Is"
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Sold | $325,000-4.1%$176/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2091216 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Pending sale | $339,000$183/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2091216 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $339,000-3%$183/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2091216 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $349,500-1.5%$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091216 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $355,000-2.7%$192/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Price change | $365,000-5.2%$197/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2091216 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $385,000+75.8%$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091216 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2019 | Sold | $219,000+2.1%$118/sqft |
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| 9/27/2019 | Pending sale | $214,500$116/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate-Ne #DENC487104 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $214,500+7.3%$116/sqft |
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| 3/13/2014 | Listing removed | $199,900+2.3%$108/sqft |
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| 11/13/2013 | Sold | $195,500-3.7%$106/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2013 | Pending sale | $203,000$110/sqft |
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| 8/21/2013 | Price change | $203,000+1.6%$110/sqft |
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| 7/31/2013 | Price change | $199,900-1.5%$108/sqft |
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| 7/21/2013 | Price change | $203,000-3.3%$110/sqft |
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| 7/19/2013 | Price change | $209,900+3.4%$113/sqft |
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| 7/16/2013 | Price change | $203,000-3.3%$110/sqft |
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| 7/5/2013 | Listed for sale | $209,900+3.9%$113/sqft |
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| 5/10/2013 | Listing removed | $202,000$109/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2013 | Price change | $202,000-2.9%$109/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2013 | Listed for sale | $208,000-13.6%$112/sqft |
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| 11/15/2005 | Sold | $240,834$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $366,800 +368.5% |
| 2024 | $2,884 +19.6% | $78,300 |
| 2023 | $2,411 +0.2% | $78,300 |
| 2022 | $2,408 +2.2% | $78,300 |
| 2021 | $2,355 +1.2% | $78,300 |
| 2020 | $2,327 +7.9% | $78,300 |
| 2019 | $2,156 +8.5% | $78,300 |
| 2017 | $1,987 -1.6% | $78,300 |
| 2016 | $2,020 | $78,300 |
| 2015 | $2,020 +3% | $78,300 |
| 2014 | $1,961 | $78,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $78,300 +1123.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $6,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $6,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19709
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABrick Mill Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Redding (Louis L.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Middletown
- District: Appoquinimink
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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