Lovingly restored historic Rising Sun Schoolhouse from 1851. Completely remodeled top to bottom. Rockford Park is literally your back yard! Large rooms throughout. New kitchen with stainless appliances and 42' cabinets and granite counters. Upstairs, 3 large bedrooms and a second floor laundry room. Could be small fourth bedroom if need be. Huge windows and volume ceilings. Two new tiled baths with on-suite in main bedroom. There is a cozy patio area off the kitchen in side yard. This place is amazing, very special and unique. Wonderful location just behind Tower Hill School.
Sold for $630,000
$630,000
1921 Mount Vernon Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
3beds
2,650sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1851
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$635,600 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$2,835 Estimated rent
Home value
$635,600
$572,000 - $706,000
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Volume ceilingsLarge rooms throughoutHuge windowsOn-suite in main bedroomSecond floor laundry roomGranite countersTwo new tiled baths
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Pettit 302-657-8000,
RE/MAX Elite,
Co-Listing Agent: Bruce White Jr. 302-234-2500,
RE/MAX Elite
Bought with:
Blair Helmick, RS0022229
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2094710
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 18
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 486 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 27
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 18
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Primary Bath(s), Wainscotting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,650
- Total interior livable area: 2,650 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,650
- 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
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 79.50 x 136.50
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26005.10016
- Zoning: 26R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1851
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $612,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,940
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $630,000-1.5%$238/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2094710 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Contingent | $639,500$241/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2094710 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $639,500-3.8%$241/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2094710 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $665,000-4.3%$251/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2094710 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Pending sale | $695,000$262/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2094710 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $695,000-4.1%$262/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2094710 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+123.1%$274/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Sold | $325,000$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $612,900 +457.2% |
| 2024 | $3,432 +15.1% | $110,000 |
| 2023 | $2,983 -0.5% | $110,000 |
| 2022 | $2,997 +0.2% | $110,000 |
| 2021 | $2,992 -0.6% | $110,000 |
| 2020 | $3,009 -0.5% | $110,000 |
| 2019 | $3,025 +1.2% | $110,000 |
| 2017 | $2,990 -38.7% | $110,000 |
| 2016 | $4,874 | $110,000 |
| 2015 | $4,874 +4.6% | $110,000 |
| 2014 | $4,661 | $110,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $110,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: The Highlands
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Highlands Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10duPont (Alexis I.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Wilmington
- 19806
- The Highlands
- 1921 Mount Vernon Ave
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