CHARIS REALTY GROUP

Colonial

505 W 38TH STREET

WILMINGTON , DE 19802

MLS#: DENC2078578

$247,500

Status: Closed
Listing number: DENC2078578
Listing provided by: Compass
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 9 months ago
On site: 11 months ago
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NINTH WARD - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

1

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1949

Sq.Footage

1,375

Multiple offers. Highest and best due tonight 6pm and seller will make a decision this evening. This property is an absolute gem; a wonderful example of the beautiful early-midcentury homes in the Ninth Ward area of Wilmington. This END UNIT twin home sits on a quiet residential block conveniently located to Miller Rd, shops, Concord Pike, and easy access to 95. You have a lovely screened-in porch to enter through; and you're greeted by gorgeous, shining hardwoods, a spacious living - to - dining area and a charming retro kitchen. Upstairs, this home features well sized bedrooms, a full bathroom upstairs that is sure to generate some strong opinions but must be seen in person to be truly appreciated! It's like walking into a time capsule in the best possible way. The floor is like the tail of a mermaid. In the basement you'll find an additional finished living space (playroom? Man cave?) and a back exit to your OFF STREET PARKING spot. This home has been lived in and lovingly cared for by an owner occupant for twenty years, and it shows in the best possible way. Clean, well maintained and only awaiting some cosmetic touches for you to add some equity, and a personal touch on your new home.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    High Ceilings

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    1375.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Wall Unit(s)

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Hot Water

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Parking

    Driveway

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Porch

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.06

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Duplex

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial

Price

  • Sales Price

    $247,500

  • Tax Amount

    $2,097

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 375

  • Price/SqFt

    $180

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    HARLAN

  • Middle School

    DUPONT

  • High School

    MOUNT PLEASANT

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    108

  • Water Source

    Public

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Middle School

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Multiple offers. Highest and best due tonight 6pm and seller will make a decision this evening. This property is an absolute gem; a wonderful example of the beautiful early-midcentury homes in the Ninth Ward area of Wilmington. This END UNIT twin home sits on a quiet residential block conveniently located to Miller Rd, shops, Concord Pike, and easy access to 95. You have a lovely screened-in porch to enter through; and you're greeted by gorgeous, shining hardwoods, a spacious living - to - dining area and a charming retro kitchen. Upstairs, this home features well sized bedrooms, a full bathroom upstairs that is sure to generate some strong opinions but must be seen in person to be truly appreciated! It's like walking into a time capsule in the best possible way. The floor is like the tail of a mermaid. In the basement you'll find an additional finished living space (playroom? Man cave?) and a back exit to your OFF STREET PARKING spot. This home has been lived in and lovingly cared for by an owner occupant for twenty years, and it shows in the best possible way. Clean, well maintained and only awaiting some cosmetic touches for you to add some equity, and a personal touch on your new home.

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