Handsome 3-BR, 2.5-bath townhome in the Highlands combines elegant early 1900s architecture with a contemporary floor plan. Solid brick construction on a stone foundation presents a classic facade. Mostly hardwood floors and entire interior painted inside(2013). Sunny eat-in kitchen opens to dining room, which overlooks a two-story living room with exposed brick/stone wall, brick fireplace, and sliders to charming brick patio. Sunken family room has new carpeting(2013) and exposed stone wall. There are two levels of unique bedrooms. One features a vaulted ceiling with beams. Master bedroom suite boasts a wall of windows and sliders. New heater/AC, roof, skylight and carpet. All in a fabulous section of Wilmington near Rockford Park, the Art Museum and the Brandywine Creek. With townhouse living, you'll have time to enjoy them all! Seller offering one year home warranty.
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ashle Wilson Bailey• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Mary Jo Laskaris• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Delightful and charming historic townhome in very desirable area. Updated while retaining original character. This three bedroom home boasts natural stone and brick interior walls, gorgeous hardwood oak floors, vaulted two story living room and spacious eat-in kitchen. Beautiful master suite with private full bath, vaulted ceiling and bright sitting area. Walls of windows offers view of fabulous enclosed brick patio.
Public Records
Aug 17, 1999
Sold
$290,000
$98/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC241012
Jul 12, 1999
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 1999
Listed
$290,000
$98/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC429450
Nov 28, 1994
Sold
$245,000
$83/sq ft
Jun 7, 1994
Listed
$245,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,259 (−7.3%)
$113,300 + $448,400
$561,700
2024
$4,593 (+15.1%)
$113,300 + $448,400
$561,700
2023
$3,992 (−0.5%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2022
$4,010 (+0.2%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2021
$4,004 (−0.6%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2020
$4,026 (−0.5%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2019
$4,048 (+1.0%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2018
$4,008 (+0.2%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2017
$4,001 (+5.5%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2016
$3,791 (+20.7%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2013
$3,142 (+5.4%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2012
$2,982
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
Tax history for 23 Ivy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,259 (−7.3%)
$113,300 + $448,400
$561,700
2024
$4,593 (+15.1%)
$113,300 + $448,400
$561,700
2023
$3,992 (−0.5%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2022
$4,010 (+0.2%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2021
$4,004 (−0.6%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2020
$4,026 (−0.5%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2019
$4,048 (+1.0%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2018
$4,008 (+0.2%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2017
$4,001 (+5.5%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2016
$3,791 (+20.7%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2013
$3,142 (+5.4%)
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
2012
$2,982
$13,600 + $133,600
$147,200
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
22 ft.
Lot depth
77 ft.
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,950
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
New Castle County
APN
2600610024
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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
Oct 10, 2025 • Active
Bldgpermit
Electrical
Solar
Dec 15, 2017 • Active
Bldgpermit
Convert the heating system from oil to gas.
Gas
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