Rare to find 4.2 acres on Shipley Road! This outstanding location provides convenient access to downtown Wilmington, Philadelphia, Newark, DE and the University of DE. Build your dream home here or subdivide and develop. The home is in excellent condition and features include a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, a private dining room, eat in kitchen, a main floor laundry room and full bath and 2 over sized bedrooms on the second floor with bath. There is a deck and partially fenced yard that leads to the over sized 2 car detached garage with access in the front and rear. The basement is dry, and the furnace is brand new! The property extends all the way back to Shellpot Creek. The current home is an excellent income property. The possibilities are endless, so schedule your appointment today
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
4.18 acresLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Allison Stine• Northrop Realty
•302-539-2900 (broker)
Bought with David Krewson• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*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
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
98 ft.
Lot depth
410 ft.
Lot size
4.18 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,850
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0606500284
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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Suburban District
This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.