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$695,000 -$30,000 (-4.14%) Price Reduced

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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,650 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Lovingly restored historic Rising Sun Schoolhouse from 1851. Completely remodeled top to bottom. Rockford Park is literally your back yard! Large rooms throughout. New kitchen with stainless appliances and 42' cabinets and granite counters. Upstairs, 3 large bedrooms and a second floor laundry room. Could be small fourth bedroom if need be. Huge windows and volume ceilings. Two new tiled baths with on-suite in main bedroom. There is a cozy patio area off the kitchen in side yard. This place is amazing, very special and unique. Wonderful location just behind Tower Hill School.

Full Property Details for 1921 Mt Vernon Ave

General

  • Price: $695,000
  • Taxes: $6,940 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2094710
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 28 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Primary Bath(s), Wainscotting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 2
  • Upper - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: Wilmington (30906)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • Driving Directions: Rising Sun Lane to bottom of hill, then turn right on last road
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Red Clay Consolidated

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Walkout Stairs, Sump Pump
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,650
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,650 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,650 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1851
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,454
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 79.50 x 136.50
  • Zoning: 26R-2

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $262.26
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $4,382
  • City/TownTax: $2,293
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $265
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $612,900
  • Tax Amount: $6,940
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2650

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 16

Listed by RE/MAX Elite, James D. Pettit and RE/MAX Elite, Bruce White Jr.

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— 1921 Mt Vernon Ave —

  • James D. Pettit

    RE/MAX Elite

  • Bruce White Jr.

    RE/MAX Elite

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Schools serving 1921 Mt Vernon Ave

School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
NameGradesDistance
Highlands Elementary School
2100 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806
K-50.7 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
3130 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807
6-80.4 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
9-121.5 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 1921 Mt Vernon Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/13/2026
Price Reduced
$695,000
-4.14%
MLS
12/20/2025
Listed
$725,000
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Tax History for 1921 Mt Vernon Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
-100%
$110,000
—
2023
$2,983
100%
$110,000
—
2022
-100%
$110,000
—
2021
$5,186
136%
$110,000
—
2019
$2,194
-27%
$110,000
—
2017
$2,990
6%
$110,000
—
2016
$2,833
-6%
$110,000
—
2019
$3,025
15%
$110,000
—
2015
$2,621
10%
$110,000
—
2014
$2,385
2%
$110,000
—
2013
$2,348
—
$110,000
—
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Listed by RE/MAX Elite, James D. Pettit and RE/MAX Elite, Bruce White Jr.

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1921 Mount Vernon Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 (MLS# DENC2094710) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1921 Mount Vernon Avenue is currently listed for $695,000 and was received on December 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 1921 Mount Vernon Avenue? 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.

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