Welcome to this enchanting home perfectly situated in a vibrant neighborhood. With its original hardwood flooring on the first level, exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings on the first floor, transom windows, this residence exudes character and warmth. Special features include a double staircase leading to the second floor, complete kitchen remodel in 2022, and newer stainless steel appliances (oven 2024). The kitchen door leads to a flowering garden oasis and a brick paver patio and walkway leading back to off-street parking. In addition to the separate living and dining areas, there's a powder room on the first floor. Full bath and three bedrooms are upstairs with the primary bedroom providing ample closet space. New flooring was installed on the second level in 2016. You'll love being within walking distance to an array of restaurants, shops, convenience stores and park. This home offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal sanctuary in the heart of the city.
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
2016 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
3beds
1,525sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$457,000 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$2,039 Estimated rent
Home value
$457,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gail Frederick 302-373-7888,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: Christopher Levy Group
Bought with:
Nicholas Smith
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2068144
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Other, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Additional Stairway, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Upgraded Countertops, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Vinyl Clad, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,525
- Total interior livable area: 1,525 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,525
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.50 x 150.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26013.10060
- Zoning: 26R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highlands
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $59,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,711
- Date on market: 9/14/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator "as Is"
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | Sold | $425,000-4.5%$279/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2068144 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Pending sale | $445,000$292/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #DENC2068144 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Contingent | $445,000$292/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2068144 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Price change | $445,000-4.3%$292/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2068144 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $465,000+35.6%$305/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2068144 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2006 | Sold | $343,000+31.8%$225/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2004 | Sold | $260,150$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $380,800 +543.2% |
| 2024 | $1,847 +15.1% | $59,200 |
| 2023 | $1,605 -0.5% | $59,200 |
| 2022 | $1,613 +0.2% | $59,200 |
| 2021 | $1,610 -0.6% | $59,200 |
| 2020 | $1,619 -0.5% | $59,200 |
| 2019 | $1,628 +218.6% | $59,200 |
| 2017 | $511 -53.5% | $59,200 |
| 2016 | $1,098 | $59,200 |
| 2015 | $1,098 | $59,200 |
| 2014 | $1,098 | $59,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,200 |
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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: 1.1 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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
- Forty Acres
- 2016 Gilpin Ave
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