505 W 38th St

Wilmington, DE 19802

$280,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,375 Sq. Ft.
$204 / Sq. Ft.
1,375
Sq. Ft.
$204
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Listing Agent

  1. Amanda Fales

    Amanda Fales

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    amanda.fales@compass.com

    P: (302)-898-3153

Property Details for 505 West 38th Street

Tax ID Number
26-009.30-108
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/04/2025 12:27 PM

Property Details for 505 West 38th Street

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC2078578
Days on Market5
Taxes$2,097 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF
CountyNew Castle County

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Building Information for 505 West 38th Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1949Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF

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$1,642 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,467

Property Taxes

$175

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 505 West 38th Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HARLAN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Wilmington (30906)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $40,600
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $102
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $33,600
  • City Town Tax: $871
  • Land Assessed Value: $7,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: 26R-2
  • Tax Lot: 108
  • School Tax: $1,124
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 10
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 10
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 12
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 13
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 15
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,375.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 24.60 x 104.10
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2391593
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.thejanesteam.com

Property History for 505 West 38th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

$280,000
Jun 3, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

Jun 2, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

$280,000
Apr 22, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

Apr 22, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

Apr 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

$247,500
Mar 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

$247,500
Oct 31, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #252957689

$184,500
Oct 30, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC163966

$184,500
Sep 30, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC163966

Sep 24, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC163966

$189,900
May 5, 1996

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC318634

$95,000
Feb 1, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC318634

$98,900
Nov 10, 1992

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC445248

$90,000
Nov 10, 1992

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC445248

Jul 28, 1992

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC445248

$96,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

$280,000
06/03/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

06/02/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

$280,000
04/22/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

04/22/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

04/18/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

$247,500
03/27/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2078578

$247,500
10/31/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #252957689

$184,500
10/30/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC163966

$184,500
09/30/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC163966

09/24/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC163966

$189,900
05/05/1996

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC318634

$95,000
02/01/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC318634

$98,900
11/10/1992

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC445248

$90,000
11/10/1992

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC445248

07/28/1992

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC445248

$96,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 505 West 38th Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,000Additions$33,600Total$40,600
Tax Record2024$1,312 ($109 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,375 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,375 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Zoning26R-2CountyNEW CASTLEAPN26-009.30-108

Schools near 505 West 38th Street

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mount Pleasant High School
Public9 to 12

Brandywine SITE
Public10 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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