1921 Mount Vernon Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 - Photo 1

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$630,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,650 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 1921 Mt Vernon Ave

General

Sold For: $630,000
Taxes: $6,940 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2094710
Added to Site: 168 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
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.: $241.32
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
Terms: Standard Sale
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.
Sold by Compass, Blair Helmick

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— 1921 Mt Vernon Ave —

James D. Pettit

RE/MAX Elite
Bruce White Jr.

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Schools

Schools serving 1921 Mt Vernon Ave

School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Highlands Elementary School 2100 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806	K-5	0.7 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School 3130 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807	6-8	0.4 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School 50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	9-12	1.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1921 Mt Vernon Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/21/2026

Sold

$630,000

-1.49%

MLS

3/23/2026

Price Reduced

$639,500

-3.83%

MLS

2/27/2026

Price Reduced

$665,000

-4.32%

MLS

1/13/2026

Price Reduced

$695,000

-4.14%

MLS

12/20/2025

Listed

$725,000

—

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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