Welcome to this well-maintained townhouse, perfectly situated backing onto the family-friendly Canby Park. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, this home offers a front fenced yard, off-street parking, and central air for your comfort. The spacious dining room leads to a sturdy deck overlooking Canby Park, complete with playgrounds and ball fields. The walk-out basement includes a separate storage room, conveniently accessible from the back of the house. Enjoy the simple pleasures of comfortable living in this peaceful neighborhood setting. Schedule your viewing today!
TownhomeProperty Type
1944Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Reginald Brown• Coldwell Banker Realty
•302-234-1888 (broker)
Bought with Grace Casella• Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Salino
Redfin Associate agent
Well kept home some tlc
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Toni Trower
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1955 Prospect Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 17, 2024
Sold
$156,000
$145/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC2053864
Apr 16, 2024
Sold
$195,000
$181/sq ft
Mar 12, 2024
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2024
Listed
$199,999
$186/sq ft
Feb 12, 2024
Coming Soon
$199,999
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 6, 2022
Sold
$168,000
$156/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC2026384
Aug 5, 2022
Sold
$168,000
$156/sq ft
Jul 5, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2022
Listed
$168,000
$156/sq ft
+21
MOVE IN READY!! This Well Maintained Townhouse Backing to family friendly Canby Park . 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home features a front fenced yard, off street parking and central air. The spacious dining room has a slider that leads to a big and sturdy deck that overlooks Canby Park. The park includes a playground and many ball fields. Walk out basement includes a spacious separate storage room. The entrance of the storage room is at the back of the house. New paintings, New Carpet and kitchen flooring. Don't miss this great opportunity, come and see for yourselves, I could be YOURS!!
TREND #6145985
Apr 30, 2013
Sold
$60,000
$56/sq ft
Mar 25, 2013
Pending
—
Dec 20, 2012
Listed
$75,000
$70/sq ft
+6
BRIGHT MLS #1004189254
Apr 30, 2013
Sold
$60,000
$56/sq ft
Mar 22, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 20, 2012
Listed
$75,000
$70/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009609678
Dec 20, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2012
Listed
$99,900
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,683 (+52.2%)
$35,900 + $154,100
$190,000
2024
$1,106 (+2.6%)
$35,900 + $154,100
$190,000
2023
$1,078 (+1.0%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2022
$1,067 (+2.6%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2021
$1,040 (+3.0%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2020
$1,010 (+15.0%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2019
$878 (+1.8%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2018
$862 (+3.1%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2017
$837 (+0.3%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2016
$834 (+11.8%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2015
$746
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2014
$746 (+4.0%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2013
$717
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
Tax history for 1955 Prospect Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,683 (+52.2%)
$35,900 + $154,100
$190,000
2024
$1,106 (+2.6%)
$35,900 + $154,100
$190,000
2023
$1,078 (+1.0%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2022
$1,067 (+2.6%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2021
$1,040 (+3.0%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2020
$1,010 (+15.0%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2019
$878 (+1.8%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2018
$862 (+3.1%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2017
$837 (+0.3%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2016
$834 (+11.8%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2015
$746
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2014
$746 (+4.0%)
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
2013
$717
$4,300 + $25,700
$30,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
18 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,075
Year built
1944
Style
Townhouse
County
New Castle County
APN
2604110083
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
R3
One-Family Row Houses District
The R-3 district, one-family row houses, is designed to conserve for one-family use those areas developed with one-family row houses which have not been converted to use by two or more families. Permitted nonresidential uses are similar to those in R-2 districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Police station
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $25,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $4,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,075
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $557
County Tax: $76
School Tax: $964
Tax Assessed Value: $30,000
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $2,153
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: CHRISTINA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Turn right onto DE-4 E/E Newport Pike Continue to follow DE-4 E Pass by Burger King (on the right in 0.9 mi) 1.4 mi Turn left onto Race St 0.2 mi Continue onto S Dupont Rd 0.6 mi Turn right onto DE-2 E 0.4 mi Turn right onto Prospect Rd Destination will be on the left 318 ft 1955 Prospect Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 2604110083
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
The Bayard School
Public 1-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Glasgow High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.5mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wilmington, DE • 19805
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35
22
40
26
58
37
66
46
72
54
83
64
87
71
80
62
77
61
68
48
56
39
42
28
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$214,000 – $259,000
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