Historic Stone home built when homes were meant to stand the test of time! Check out some of the writings about the Penny House attached in Documents. For Delaware locals YES this is why the area is called "Penny Hill" Penny House records indicate that the initial section was built in 1749 -decades before the American Declaration of Independence! Another section was added later, as is shown by an 18-inch-thick interior wall, which divides the structure. Overall, the house features 3 colonial-style fireplaces, deep window sills, wide floorboards, and beaded beams. Original “wavy” glass is also still seen in many of the windows throughout. The first floor features a large living room, or parlor, which features a huge walk-in fireplace. This main floor also includes a very cozy Tongue and Groove pine-paneled den, a dining room with a Gas log stone fireplace, and a modern kitchen. A straight staircase, along with a second, winding staircase, unites the first and second floors. The second floor has a large main bedroom and 2 additional bedrooms. The full bathroom is well appointed and tiled. Beautifully exposed hand-hewn rafters, joined using wooden pegs, known as thole pins, are featured on the ceiling of the primary bedroom along with random width Cherry wood floors are some of the evidence of the quality of 18th-century craftsmanship. The "main fireplace" in the living room begs for a cozy winter fire. The basement fireplace is no longer usable but stands as a testament of colonial times technology. There is a large 20 x 16 Outbuilding or shop with leaded glass windows and electric at the end of the multi car driveway. Fenced yard with 20" long separate studio pond stone spring house gazebo gardens with so many special plantings patios walkways and large deck.
Sold for $329,000
$329,000
235 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809
3beds
2,525sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1749
0.27 Acres Lot
$357,500 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$2,027 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bud Thomas 302-656-1058,
Brandywine Realty Management
Bought with:
Penny Lehrer, R3-0016615
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2048972
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Galley, Spiral Staircase, Studio, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Stain/Lead Glass
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,525
- Total interior livable area: 2,525 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,525
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Enclosed, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Brick, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Stone Retaining Walls, Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Board,Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Street
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 97.00 x 120.00
- Features: Landscaped, Pond, Rear Yard, Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0613900091
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1749
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Electric Alarm
- Subdivision: Penny Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $86,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,137
- Date on market: 10/16/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator Washer Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2024 | Sold | $329,000-10.8%$130/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2048972 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2023 | Pending sale | $369,000$146/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2048972 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2023 | Contingent | $369,000$146/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2048972 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $369,000+25.5%$146/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2048972 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2022 | Sold | $294,000+1.4%$116/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2002258 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2022 | Pending sale | $289,900$115/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2002258 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2021 | Price change | $289,900-17.1%$115/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2002258 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $349,900$139/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2002258 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $279,700 +222.6% |
| 2024 | $3,385 +9.2% | $86,700 |
| 2023 | $3,101 -1.2% | $86,700 |
| 2022 | $3,137 +0% | $86,700 |
| 2021 | $3,136 +115.8% | $86,700 |
| 2020 | $1,453 +0.3% | $86,700 |
| 2019 | $1,448 +6.6% | $86,700 |
| 2017 | $1,359 +8.5% | $86,700 |
| 2016 | $1,253 | $86,700 |
| 2015 | $1,253 +13.2% | $86,700 |
| 2014 | $1,106 | $86,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $86,700 |
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Neighborhood: 19809
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Harlan (David W. ) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10duPont (Pierre S.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Mount Pleasant High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Mount Pleasant
- District: Brandywine
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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