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Property Description
Welcome to 1608 North Franklin Street in Wilmington, DE, a residence that combines potential with practicality. This end unit townhome is spread across three distinct levels, offering approximately 2,000 square feet of versatile living space. While it awaits your personal cosmetic touch, rest assured that all major systems have been modernized within the last 5 to 6 years, providing a solid foundation for your future enhancements. Upon entry, you're welcomed by a spacious family room and a conveniently located full bathroom. A walk-in closet provides ample storage solutions right from the start. The second floor serves as the heart of the home, featuring a functional kitchen, a dining room, and a living room with fireplace that's perfect for entertaining or relaxing. An in-home laundry room and powder room on this level adds to the convenience. The third floor is home to a private retreat with a primary suite, complete with its own bath and double height ceiling in the bedroom. A guest bedroom and an additional full bathroom complete this level, offering comfort and privacy for all occupants. Adding to the home's functionality is a finished basement, expanding your living or utility space. An attached garage provides secure parking and storage, accessible through the neighborhood's secure courtyard, ensuring peace of mind. Discover the potential of this well-located property and envision how you can transform it into your dream home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1608 N Franklin St
General
- Sold For: $370,000
- HOA FEE: $117/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Semi-Annually
- Taxes: $4,670 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2092762
- Added to Site: 116 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Recreation Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Wilmington (30906)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: WESTHILL
- Driving Directions: Lovering Ave to Harrison to right on Gilpin to right on Franklin
School Information
- School District: Red Clay Consolidated
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal, Lawn Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,575
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,575 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,575 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1988
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 89.00
- Zoning: 26R-3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $159.22
- Association Fee: $700
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Semi-Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,949
- City/TownTax: $1,543
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $178
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $412,400
- Tax Amount: $4,670
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2575
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Appliances
- Lot Number: 91
Listed by Compass, Stephen J Mottola and Compass, Kristine Mottola
Sold by Compass, David Moody
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Schools
Schools serving 1608 N Franklin 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 | 7.3 mi |
duPont (Alexis I.) High School 50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 | 9-12 | 2.9 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 1608 N Franklin St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/30/2026
Sold
$370,000
-9.76%
MLS
12/05/2025
Price Reduced
$410,000
-3.53%
MLS
11/07/2025
Listed
$425,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1608 N Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 (MLS# DENC2092762) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $370,000 on January 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1608 N Franklin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

