This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
$400,000
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
Property Description
Welcome to 1309 N Clayton Street, in the heart of ALWAYS IN DEMAND Forty Acres! This reimagined brick twin is was opened up and redesigned in the 1980's by the DuPont Company, and was used as housing for executives coming to town. Make your way up the brick porch and step inside. Upon entering the home you will be greeted with gleaming hardwood floors extending throughout the very open floorplan. Tall cathedral ceilings reaching to the second story with windows going all the way up allow for plenty of natural light. The kitchen is towards the rear of the home and is spacious and functional. The back yard offers a porch and ample space for city townhomes. There is also a fireplace and a power room on this level. Upstairs you will find a unique to trolley layout, as the cathedral ceilings extend through this level, making way for a mezzanine overlooking the living room. There is a large sitting room on this level that could easily be closed off and made into an additional generously sized bedroom. The main bedroom is spacious with his and her closets, and there is also second story laundry and a full bath on this level. Sliding glass doors lead you to a balcony. On the third story is an additional bedroom, with bonus space that could serve as an office or play room. There are also sliding glass doors on this level showing off your incredible view of the city. The basement is full and unfinished, offering high ceilings, updated electric, heatpump, a sump pump, and side yard access. Location, Location, Location! This home is walkable to everything in Trolley and Little Italy, including shops, dining, groceries, gyms, parks, trails, and more. This home is truly one of a kind, with some TLC to retore it to its former glory, it could be one of the crown jewels of Forty Acres. Schedule a tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1309 N Clayton St
General
- Sold For: $400,000
- Taxes: $6,055 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2091198
- Added to Site: 146 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Wilmington (30906)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: FORTY ACRES
- Driving Directions: Pennsylvania to Clayton
- Direction Faces: Southeast
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Red Clay Consolidated
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Sump Pump
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,275
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,275 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,275 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1911
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,613
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: 26R-3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $197.8
- School Tax: $3,823
- City/TownTax: $2,001
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $231
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $534,800
- Tax Amount: $6,055
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2275
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 38
Listed by Compass, Robert A Blackhurst
Sold by Tesla Realty Group, LLC, Kevin G A Melloy
Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 1309 N Clayton St
School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School 920 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Skyline Middle School 2900 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808 | 6-8 | 7 mi |
duPont (Alexis I.) High School 50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1309 N Clayton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/17/2026
Sold
$400,000
-11.11%
MLS
10/31/2025
Price Reduced
$450,000
-9.82%
MLS
10/13/2025
Listed
$499,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1309 N Clayton Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 (MLS# DENC2091198) is a Single Family property that was sold at $400,000 on February 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 1309 N Clayton Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

