Welcome to 1913 Gilpin Avenue in the heart of Trolley Square! This home has it all- classic, timeless charm with the perfect sought after city location. There are so many features to note, including the spacious front porch, original hardwood floors, 12-foot ceilings, and recessed lighting. The kitchen has been renovated and made contemporary with high quality wooden cabinetry, crown moulding, gas cooking, has ample storage and is designed with cooking in mind. The kitchen has an eat-in area, wine storage, and opens to the private back yard, equipped with a back porch and shed. There is a convenient half bath on the first floor. Upstairs, you will find a full bath and three spacious bedrooms filled with natural light. The bedroom doors have their original trim and window panel. The basement is bone dry and has a newer top quality HAVC in addition to the full-sized washer and dryer. This home has been lovingly maintained throughout the years and it shows. Gilpin Avenue itself is rich in history, named after the Gilpin brothers, Joshua and Thomas, who established the first paper mill in Delaware in 1787 on the nearby Brandywine River. Architecturally, the street is part of the larger Delaware Avenue Historic District, which features a variety of architectural styles from the Victorian and early 20th-century eras. 1913 Gilpin Avenue is situated close to everything that Trolley Square has to offer, walking trails, Rockford Park, The Delaware Art Museum, cafe's, shops- with nothing left to do but move in!
Sold for $399,000
$399,000
1913 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
3beds
1,275sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$324,800 Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$2,314 Estimated rent
Home value
$324,800
$292,000 - $361,000
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Original trimBack porchWine storageHigh quality wooden cabinetryRecessed lightingCrown mouldingOriginal hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Andrea Levy 302-598-0141,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: Christopher Levy Group
Bought with:
David Beaver, RA-0030988
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Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2091384
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tub Shower, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Hung
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,275
- Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,275
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,614 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 150.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26013.10150
- Zoning: 26R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Trolley Square
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $372,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,212
- Date on market: 10/18/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: See Sheet
- Exclusions: See Sheet
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $399,000$313/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2091384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Contingent | $399,000$313/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $399,000-2.7%$313/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $410,000+42.4%$322/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091384 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2004 | Sold | $288,000$226/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $372,000 +566.7% |
| 2024 | $1,741 +15.1% | $55,800 |
| 2023 | $1,513 -0.5% | $55,800 |
| 2022 | $1,520 +0.2% | $55,800 |
| 2021 | $1,518 -0.6% | $55,800 |
| 2020 | $1,526 -0.5% | $55,800 |
| 2019 | $1,535 +1.2% | $55,800 |
| 2017 | $1,517 -38.6% | $55,800 |
| 2016 | $2,472 | $55,800 |
| 2015 | $2,472 +4.6% | $55,800 |
| 2014 | $2,365 | $55,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $55,800 |
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Neighborhood: Forty Acres
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Highlands Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10duPont (Alexis I.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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