Welcome to this charming well maintained 2BR/ 1 Bath town home in Elsmere Manor, Wilmington, DE. step into this inviting home design with traditional charm. The living room offers a convenient closet and a large window allowing for plenty of natural light, flowing seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen with plenty of cabinets- great for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the beautiful enclosed front porch, offering cozy outdoor space for relaxing and peaceful mornings and evenings. The upstairs serves as a private retreat with a two well sized bedrooms with ceiling fans and new windows. This home offers the comfort of carpet or hardwood flooring. It has great curb appeal, a nice sized yard with a gazebo and one deeded off-street parking space. Updates include fresh paint new windows (2026) , water and sewer lines replace (2016), replace chimney flashing (2012), sump pump (2014) and waterproofed basement. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, parks and major bus routes- everything you need just minutes away. Don't miss this opportunity to own a well maintained home with charm, modern updates, an enclosed porch and great outdoor space. Great for first time home buyers, downsizers and investors. Schedule your private tour today.
Sold for $205,000
$205,000
288 Filbert Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
2beds
950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$205,800 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$1,556 Estimated rent
Home value
$205,800
$187,000 - $224,000
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Listed by:
caroline Motley 302-521-4120,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
Bought with:
Denine Taraskus, RS-0024453
Weichert Realtors Cornerstone
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2099364
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 6
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 950
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 98.40
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 19008.00291
- Zoning: 19R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elsmere Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,882
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $205,000-4.7%$216/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2099364 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$226/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2099364 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000$226/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2099364 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $206,200 +499.4% |
| 2024 | $671 +14.2% | $34,400 |
| 2023 | $588 -0.1% | $34,400 |
| 2022 | $588 -38.5% | $34,400 |
| 2021 | $956 -0.6% | $34,400 |
| 2020 | $962 -0.8% | $34,400 |
| 2019 | $970 +0.1% | $34,400 |
| 2017 | $969 +5.4% | $34,400 |
| 2016 | $920 | $34,400 |
| 2015 | $920 +7.8% | $34,400 |
| 2014 | $853 | $34,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19805
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Stanton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 2/10McKean (Thomas) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 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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Estimated market value
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Elsmere
- 19805
- 288 Filbert Ave
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