Welcome to this beautifully renovated home offering modern updates, comfort, and convenience. Located in the desirable Elsmere area, this home provides quick access to shopping, dining, parks, and major routes, making it an ideal choice for commuters and families alike. As you arrive, you'll notice the inviting brick exterior and private driveway. Step inside to find a bright and airy living space with fresh paint, new flooring, and abundant natural light. The open layout flows seamlessly into the dining area and brand-new kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, stylish cabinetry, and modern finishes. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms with generous closet space and a fully updated full bath. The lower level offers a partly finished basement, perfect for a home office, gym, or additional entertainment space. A new roof adds peace of mind for years to come.
Sold for $267,000
$267,000
239 Locust Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
3beds
1,625sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$219,300 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$2,614 Estimated rent
Home value
$219,300
$197,000 - $243,000
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Fresh paintNew flooringModern finishesInviting brick exteriorStylish cabinetryPartly finished basementAbundant natural light
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Listed by:
Lee Wolff 717-461-7201,
FSBO Broker
Bought with:
Lisa Michels, RS-0025497
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2087632
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, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,625
- Total interior livable area: 1,625 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,625
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27.30 x 150.10
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 19004.00341
- Zoning: 19R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elsmere
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $39,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,661
- Date on market: 8/13/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $267,000-2.9%$164/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2087632 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$169/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2087632 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+157%$169/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2087632 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Sold | $107,000$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $262,900 +563.9% |
| 2024 | $17,096 +17.3% | $39,600 |
| 2023 | $14,579 +16.1% | $39,600 |
| 2022 | $12,563 +1041.8% | $39,600 |
| 2021 | $1,100 -87.2% | $39,600 |
| 2020 | $8,627 +26.2% | $39,600 |
| 2019 | $6,834 +87.4% | $39,600 |
| 2017 | $3,646 +244.4% | $39,600 |
| 2016 | $1,059 | $39,600 |
| 2015 | $1,059 +7.8% | $39,600 |
| 2014 | $982 | $39,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $39,600 |
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Neighborhood: 19805
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Stanton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 2/10McKean (Thomas) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 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
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- 19805
- 239 Locust Ave
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