This spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath twin home is located in one of the most sought after section within the City Of Wilmington. It is within walking distance to nearby schools, shopping and medical services as well as public transportation. The home has hardwood floors on both level. The living room and dining room offer an abundance of living space. There is a main level powder room. The second level has 3 nice sized bedrooms. Laundry is in the basement as well as the egress to the rear. There's plenty of parking space which include the rear driveway, garage and on street parking. The home is in need of updating and some cosmetic repairs. Updated homes is the immediate area have sold in the HIGH $200s to LOW $300s
Sold for $232,000
$232,000
517 W 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
3beds
1,550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$190,300 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$2,154 Estimated rent
Home value
$190,300
$173,000 - $209,000
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On street parkingHardwood floorsPlenty of parking spaceRear drivewayMain level powder room
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Listed by:
Curtis Tyler 302-547-5237,
RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
Bought with:
Celeste Smith, RA-0020643
Madison Real Estate Inc. DBA MRE Residential Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2076226
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 171
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Interior Entry,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,550
- Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,379
- Finished area below ground: 171
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Built In, Garage Faces Rear, Alley Access, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,614 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.90 x 104.10
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26009.30102
- 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
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ninth Ward
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $150/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $41,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,118
- Date on market: 2/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $232,000-3.3%$150/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2076226 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Pending sale | $240,000$155/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2076226 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2025 | Contingent | $240,000$155/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2076226 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$155/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2076226 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $251,000 +512.2% |
| 2024 | $1,325 +779.8% | $41,000 |
| 2023 | $151 -1.3% | $41,000 |
| 2022 | $153 +0.3% | $41,000 |
| 2021 | $152 -0.3% | $41,000 |
| 2020 | $153 -0.9% | $41,000 |
| 2019 | $154 -86.8% | $41,000 |
| 2017 | $1,167 +53.4% | $41,000 |
| 2016 | $761 | $41,000 |
| 2015 | $761 | $41,000 |
| 2014 | $761 | $41,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $41,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $41,000 |
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Neighborhood: Harlan
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Harlan (David W. ) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10duPont (Pierre S.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Mount Pleasant High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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Estimated market value
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Wilmington
- 19802
- Harlan
- 517 W 38th St
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