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Off Market Apr 2025 for $232K

$277,763

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $346/mo

•

1,550

sq ft

517 W 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

About this home

This spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath twin home is located in one of the most sought after section within the City Of Wilmington. It is within walking distance to nearby schools, shopping and medical services as well as public transportation. The home has hardwood floors on both level. The living room and dining room offer an abundance of living space. There is a main level powder room. The second level has 3 nice sized bedrooms. Laundry is in the basement as well as the egress to the rear. There's plenty of parking space which include the rear driveway, garage and on street parking. The home is in need of updating and some cosmetic repairs. Updated homes is the immediate area have sold in the HIGH $200s to LOW $300s

TownhomeProperty Type

1951Year Built

2,614 sq ftLot Size

$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Curtis Tyler • RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington

•302-477-3900 (broker)

•john@johnwford.com (broker)

Bought with Celeste Smith • Madison Real Estate Inc. DBA MRE Residential Inc.

•302-836-0600 (broker)

•tm@madisonrealestateinc.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2076226

Redfin Estimate

$277,763

$46K since sold in April 2025$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.3% higher than the average sale price ($266K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$251,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,700 sq ft
318 W 39th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 14, 2026
$275,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,260 sq ft
513 W 37th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$320,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,275 sq ft
508 W 39th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$240,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,275 sq ft
507 Barrett St, Wilmington, DE 19802
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$230,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,625 sq ft
110 W 24th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$282,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,350 sq ft
411 W 34th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

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Market trends in 19802, DE

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$240K

$104 MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$115,000
3 beds1 bath1,125 sq ft
823 Vandever Ave, Wilmington, DE 19802
(484) 800-1777
NEW 28 HRS AGO
$374,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,400 sq ft
802 W 24th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 227-4800
NEW 1 DAY AGO
$300,000
3 beds2 baths2,150 sq ft
2807 N Monroe St, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 504-6147
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 2PM
$220,000
2 beds2 baths1,214 sq ft
133 Paladin Dr #133, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 202-9855
$139,900
3 beds1 bath1,575 sq ft
2313 N Pine St, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 267-7790
3D WALKTHROUGH
$299,999
4 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
620 Concord Ave, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 299-1100
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
$625,800
4 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
710 W 23rd St, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 733-7000
COMING SOON
$205,000
2 beds2 baths1,214 sq ft
126 Paladin Dr #126, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 202-9855
$239,999
3 beds1.5 baths1,300 sq ft
223 W 22nd St, Wilmington, DE 19802
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$160,000
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26 W 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 888-0300
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Sale history for 517 W 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,889 (+42.6%)

$47,600 + $203,400

$251,000

2024

$1,325 (+779.8%)

$47,600 + $203,400

$251,000

2023

$151 (−1.3%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2022

$153 (+0.3%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2021

$152 (−1.2%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2019

$154 (−86.9%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2018

$1,176 (+0.7%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2017

$1,167 (+0.1%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2016

$1,166 (+10.6%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2013

$1,055 (+2.8%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2012

$1,026

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

Tax history for 517 W 38th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,889 (+42.6%)

$47,600 + $203,400

$251,000

2024

$1,325 (+779.8%)

$47,600 + $203,400

$251,000

2023

$151 (−1.3%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2022

$153 (+0.3%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2021

$152 (−1.2%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2019

$154 (−86.9%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2018

$1,176 (+0.7%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2017

$1,167 (+0.1%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2016

$1,166 (+10.6%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2013

$1,055 (+2.8%)

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

2012

$1,026

$7,000 + $34,000

$41,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

24 ft.

Lot depth

104 ft.

Lot size

2,614 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,550

Year built

1951

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

New Castle County

APN

2600930102

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

One-Family Detached Dwellings And One-Family Semi-Detached Dwellings District

The R-2 district, one-family detached dwellings and one-family semidetached dwellings, is designed to include those sections of the city where there are substantial numbers of one-family semidetached dwellings, twin houses, in most cases intermingled with one-family detached dwellings on somewhat smaller lots than are found in R-1 districts. Some public and institutional uses and home occupations are permitted.

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
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Alley, Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Interior Access, Outside Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 171
Improvement Assessed Value: $34,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 23.90 x 104.10
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $7,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,379
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 171
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $879
County Tax: $103
School Tax: $1,135
Tax Assessed Value: $41,000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,118

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Use GPS

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 2600930102

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Other

Listing Information
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Around this home

Schools

Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

2/10

duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Mount Pleasant High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Wilmington, DE • 19802

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$264,000 – $320,000

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Home values near 517 W 38th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
523 W 38th Street, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$265,815
522 W 38th Street, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1475 Sq. Ft.	$276,897

Address	Redfin Estimate
516 W 38th Street, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1475 Sq. Ft.	$278,588
508 W 38th Street, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1475 Sq. Ft.	$288,074

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 W 38th Street, Wilmington, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$348,885
510 W 38th Street, Wilmington, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1475 Sq. Ft.	$273,743

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