1913 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 - Photo 1

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$399,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,275 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to 1913 Gilpin Avenue in the heart of Trolley Square! This home has it all- classic, timeless charm with the perfect sought after city location. There are so many features to note, including the spacious front porch, original hardwood floors, 12-foot ceilings, and recessed lighting. The kitchen has been renovated and made contemporary with high quality wooden cabinetry, crown moulding, gas cooking, has ample storage and is designed with cooking in mind. The kitchen has an eat-in area, wine storage, and opens to the private back yard, equipped with a back porch and shed. There is a convenient half bath on the first floor. Upstairs, you will find a full bath and three spacious bedrooms filled with natural light. The bedroom doors have their original trim and window panel. The basement is bone dry and has a newer top quality HAVC in addition to the full-sized washer and dryer. This home has been lovingly maintained throughout the years and it shows. Gilpin Avenue itself is rich in history, named after the Gilpin brothers, Joshua and Thomas, who established the first paper mill in Delaware in 1787 on the nearby Brandywine River. Architecturally, the street is part of the larger Delaware Avenue Historic District, which features a variety of architectural styles from the Victorian and early 20th-century eras. 1913 Gilpin Avenue is situated close to everything that Trolley Square has to offer, walking trails, Rockford Park, The Delaware Art Museum, cafe's, shops- with nothing left to do but move in!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1913 Gilpin Ave

General

Sold For: $399,000
Taxes: $4,212 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2091384
Added to Site: 89 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features: Awning(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: Wilmington (30906)
County: NEW CASTLE
Subdivision: TROLLEY SQUARE
Driving Directions: Union Street to Gilpin Avenue.
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Red Clay Consolidated

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: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Brick, Stucco
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Interior Access
Foundation: Block
Roof: Flat
Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
Windows: Double Hung
Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,275
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,275 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,275 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Shed

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,614
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 150.00
Zoning: 26R-3

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $312.94
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $2,659
City/TownTax: $1,392
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $161
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $372,000
Tax Amount: $4,212
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1275

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: See Sheet
Inclusions: See Sheet
Lot Number: 150

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Andrea Dale Levy
Sold by Compass, David P Beaver

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Schools

Schools serving 1913 Gilpin Ave

School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Highlands Elementary School 2100 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806	K-5	0.1 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School 3130 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807	6-8	1.2 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School 50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	9-12	2.3 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 1913 Gilpin Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/01/2025

Sold

$399,000

—

MLS

10/24/2025

Price Reduced

$399,000

-2.68%

MLS

10/18/2025

Listed

$410,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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