Escape to your own personal oasis by simply going home! If this absolutely gorgeous home in beautiful North Wilmington is not enough to make you want to pack your bags and move right in, the private back yard with charming stone patio, garden beds, stone fireplace, and beautiful flora will surely seal the deal. The home itself has been meticulously maintained and beautifully renovated and boasts a fully renovated kitchen with maple soft-close cabinets, lots of cabinet inserts, quartz counters, tile backsplash, center island, gas range, an exhaust vented to the exterior, pantry and stainless steel appliances, a dining room, open to the kitchen and living room, with an amazing view of the back yard, a living room with cozy gas fireplace and crown molding, a master suite with fully renovated bathroom complete with soft-close vanity doors and marble counter, heated floor, and custom tile shower with dual shower heads and a shower bench, 2 additional generously sized bedrooms, an office, an additional 1.5 updated bath rooms, a 2 car attached garage with parking for 4+ cars in the driveway, beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout, overhead lighting throughout, lots of natural light throughout, gutter guards, full unfinished basement, and much more. Walking distance to Rockwood Park. Close proximity to Bellevue State Park. Recent updates include: Fully renovated master bath (2019), fully renovated kitchen (2016), renovated hall & half bath (2019), replaced stone façade (2016), new garage door opener (2021), and replaced roof with architectural shingle (2018)
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sandra Lamprecht Huffman• Coldwell Banker Realty
Beautiful traditional colonial style home located in North Wilmington just outside the city limits, mature trees and setting, hardwood flooring throughout the house, two fireplaces, two car turned garage, stone rear patio for entertaining, detailed closets dining room area are just a few of the features of this home. Call for your private tour today.
BRIGHT MLS #1009776682
Jan 7, 2014
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2013
Listed
$299,000
$187/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,630 (+44.1%)
$91,000 + $325,700
$416,700
2024
$2,519 (+9.4%)
$91,000 + $325,700
$416,700
2023
$2,303 (−1.7%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2022
$2,342
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2021
$2,342
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2020
$2,342 (+0.1%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2019
$2,339 (+4.5%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2018
$2,238 (+1.6%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2017
$2,204
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2016
$2,202 (+10.2%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2015
$1,999 (+44.4%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2013
$1,385 (+2.5%)
$23,700 + $40,900
$64,600
2012
$1,350
$23,700 + $40,900
$64,600
Tax history for 505 Shipley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,630 (+44.1%)
$91,000 + $325,700
$416,700
2024
$2,519 (+9.4%)
$91,000 + $325,700
$416,700
2023
$2,303 (−1.7%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2022
$2,342
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2021
$2,342
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2020
$2,342 (+0.1%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2019
$2,339 (+4.5%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2018
$2,238 (+1.6%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2017
$2,204
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2016
$2,202 (+10.2%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2015
$1,999 (+44.4%)
$23,700 + $42,500
$66,200
2013
$1,385 (+2.5%)
$23,700 + $40,900
$64,600
2012
$1,350
$23,700 + $40,900
$64,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
184 ft.
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0613100015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access