Welcome to 812 N Van Buren St! This Victorian style home has amazing curb appeal and is located on a beautiful street. Completely renovated in 2002, it has only gotten better since and is very well maintained. This home has 3 Bedrooms plus a bonus loft area, 2 ½ Bathrooms Highlights include: inviting front porch, vestibule & foyer; hardwood floors and new carpeting; open concept living and dining; updated bathrooms, updated kitchen with granite counters & backsplash, stainless appliances and space for dining table, main floor laundry room, main floor half-bath, family room off the kitchen, bonus area/loft on 2nd floor, 3rd floor Primary Suite with renovated bathroom and gorgeous views of the city skyline, and a relaxing deck garden out back. This home has brand-new AC and hot-water heater. With warm colors and elegant design choices throughout, it is a must see! Please reach out with any questions!
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
812 N Van Buren St, Wilmington, DE 19806
3beds
2,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$432,700 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$1,841 Estimated rent
Home value
$432,700
$389,000 - $480,000
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Victorian style homeUpdated bathroomsNew carpetingMain floor laundry roomElegant design choicesWarm colorsRelaxing deck garden
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Listed by:
Mike Porro 302-383-6520,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Jennifer M Samero 302-563-4321,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Mr. Jeff Gloss, RS0036437
Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2089774
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Double Sink
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 26
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,350
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,350
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 96.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26027.40278
- Zoning: 26R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cool Spring
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: Unknown Fee
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,519
- Date on market: 9/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $425,000$181/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2089774 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Pending sale | $425,000$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2089774 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Contingent | $425,000$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2089774 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+136.2%$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2089774 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2002 | Sold | $179,900+799.5%$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2001 | Sold | $20,000$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $310,800 +446.2% |
| 2024 | $1,775 +15.1% | $56,900 |
| 2023 | $1,543 -0.5% | $56,900 |
| 2022 | $1,550 +0.2% | $56,900 |
| 2021 | $1,548 -0.6% | $56,900 |
| 2020 | $1,556 -0.5% | $56,900 |
| 2019 | $1,565 +1.2% | $56,900 |
| 2017 | $1,546 -38.7% | $56,900 |
| 2016 | $2,521 | $56,900 |
| 2015 | $2,521 +4.6% | $56,900 |
| 2014 | $2,411 | $56,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $56,900 +511.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $9,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Hill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.9 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Alexis I. Dupont
- 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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