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    • $499,900

    701 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19801

    6beds
    3,700sqft
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    $3,194/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1745
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $135/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Discover a rare piece of American history at 701 N West St, a grand 18th-century Georgian-style single-family home listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. Built circa 1745 by Quaker ropemaker Joseph Woodward, this three-story, L-shaped granite structure exemplifies early colonial architecture in Wilmington, serving as one of the city’s only surviving stone houses with a side-hall plan from that era. Originally tied to the family’s ropemaking business supporting the local shipbuilding industry, it features preserved Federal-period details like paneled wainscoting, an open-string staircase, original fireplaces, wide pine floors, and hand-hewn beams, offering a tangible link to Quaker entrepreneurship and Delaware’s maritime heritage. Spanning 3 stories plus an attic, this 6-bedroom, 3-full-bathroom residence provides ample space for restoration into a stunning home or adaptive reuse project, with its symmetrical facade, multi-pane windows, and central hallway layout blending timeless charm with potential modern updates. Located in Wilmington’s Downtown Development District, this property qualifies for significant incentives to support your vision, including up to 20% rebates on qualified real property investments through Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts Rebate Program. As a National Register-listed site, it’s also eligible for federal historic preservation tax credits (up to 20% for certified rehabilitations) and potential state grants, making it an ideal opportunity for investors or preservation enthusiasts. Currently in rough shape and requiring extensive work, the home is being sold as-is, allowing you to unlock its full potential in a vibrant setting near downtown amenities, parks, and transportation. Don’t miss this chance to own and revive a cornerstone of Wilmington’s colonial past.
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mark Stape 302-202-9855,

    Compass 3022029855,

    Co-Listing Agent: Pamela R Meissler 302-723-2052,

    Compass

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2097702MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 272 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 X 17
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Unspecified
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 238 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 17
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 352 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 X 22
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 210 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 15
      Other
      • Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored
      • Level: Unspecified
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 16
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 252 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 18
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Kitchen Island, Pantry
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 330 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 X 22
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 256 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 X 16
      Other
      • Description: 5TH BED
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 210 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 15
      Other
      • Description: PANTRY
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 99 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 X 11
      Other
      • Description: SIT RM
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 192 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 X 16
      Other
      • Description: ATTIC
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 450 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 X 30
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Natural Gas
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Primary Bath(s), Kitchen Island, Butlers Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Basement: Full
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,700
      • Total interior livable area: 3,700 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,700
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three and One Half
      • Stories: 3.5
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Sidewalks
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 3,920 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 29.70 x 128.00
      • Features: Rear Yard
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 26035.10382
      • Zoning: 26R5-B
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Stone
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Flat,Pitched
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1745

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Quaker Hill
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Wilmington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $135/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $509,400
      • Annual tax amount: $6,419
      • Date on market: 2/25/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        2/25/2026Price change$499,900-9.1%$135/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DENC2097702 Report a problem
        12/2/2025Listed for sale$550,000+450%$149/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/18/2025Listing removed$4,200$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        2/25/2025Listed for rent$4,200$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        11/21/2016Listing removed$99,999$27/sqft
        Source: Applebaum Realty #6866912 Report a problem
        9/28/2016Listed for sale$99,999$27/sqft
        Source: Applebaum Realty #6866912 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Trinity Vicinity

        Getting around

        94 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        60 / 100
        Good Transit
        51 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Christina

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