Historic Cool Spring property turn key ready! Renovated spacious corner twin overlooking Tilton Park. Charming front yard with welcoming front porch. Enter you will see the remarkable high ceilings and open floor plan. Great light and flexible living/ dining area. Main level also includes powder room and large eat in kitchen, stainless steel appliances and ample 42" cabinetry. Sliding glass doors leads you to entertaining size "trex" deck with paver landscaped fenced in low maintenance backyard. Street entry lower ground level has finished au pair / in law suite with bedroom, full bath, living room and kitchenette. Additional storage in basement. The grand staircase to upper level from main level living room provides the feel of a much larger home. Upper level has main bedroom with ensuite bathroom , two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bathroom. Upper level laundry room. Some recent updates include new HVAC in 2024. Enjoy living in the popular Cool Spring neighborhood with its award winning cafe, historic sites and parks, annual festivals , Cool Spring Reservoir, the city's largest organized community garden, porch parties, convenient to 95 Exit 7, Rt 52 Corridor, Downtown, Little Italy , and nearby Trolley Square. Ample street permit parking .
Sold for $375,000
$375,000
718 N Franklin St, Wilmington, DE 19805
4beds
2,445sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$309,700 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$2,707 Estimated rent
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Corner twinHigh ceilingsStainless steel appliancesJack and jill bathroomOverlooking tilton parkUpper level laundry roomSliding glass doors
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Listed by:
Kevin Melloy 302-425-4900,
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Bought with:
Richard Zernell, R3-0014505
BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2086002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 520
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Side Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,445
- Total interior livable area: 2,445 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,925
- Finished area below ground: 520
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26027.40028
- Zoning: 26R-3
- 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, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cool Spring
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $53,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,725
- Date on market: 7/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $375,000-6%$153/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Pending sale | $399,000$163/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $399,000$163/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Price change | $399,000-2.4%$163/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $409,000-1.2%$167/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $414,000-2.6%$169/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+136.1%$174/sqft |
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| 10/20/2006 | Sold | $180,000$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $355,600 +559.7% |
| 2024 | $1,682 +15.1% | $53,900 |
| 2023 | $1,462 -0.5% | $53,900 |
| 2022 | $1,468 +0.2% | $53,900 |
| 2021 | $1,466 -0.6% | $53,900 |
| 2020 | $1,474 -0.5% | $53,900 |
| 2019 | $1,482 +1.2% | $53,900 |
| 2017 | $1,465 -38.7% | $53,900 |
| 2016 | $2,388 | $53,900 |
| 2015 | $2,388 +4.6% | $53,900 |
| 2014 | $2,284 | $53,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $53,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $53,900 +24.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $43,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $43,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $43,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $43,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $43,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,300 |
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Neighborhood: West Hill
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- 7/10Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.7 mi
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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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- New Castle County
- Wilmington
- 19805
- West Hill
- 718 N Franklin St
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