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Property Description
Beautiful 5BR, 3.1 bath home in the desirable Highlands area of Wilmington. This detached home was built in 1923 and retains much of the original charm and character. Enter into a covered, heated porch and into the welcoming foyer with grand staircase. To the right is a large living/dining room with fireplace, window seat, and classic moldings. Straight back from the foyer is a comfortable family room with large windows, window seat and built-in shelving. Enter into the updated kitchen with breakfast area, island and high-end appliances. A door off of the kitchen leads to a composite deck and well manicured yard. A detached 2-car garage provide convenience for city living. The second level features a primary suite with plenty of closet space, sitting area with fireplace and updated en-suite with soaking tub and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and a guest bath complete the second floor. Head up to the third floor to find a large 4th bedroom with en suite. A large laundry room provides additional convenience. A door off of the laundry room leads to a composite balcony - perfect for taking in the views. Perfectly walkable to all the attractions of downtown Wilmington.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2204 Gilpin Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $7,675 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2094760
- Added to Site: 117 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: Wilmington (30906)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Driving Directions: From Rt 52 turn onto Bancroft Parkway. Continue down, turn left onto Gilpin Ave. House is on the left.
- 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: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,825
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,825 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,825 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1923
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: 26R-1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $424.78
- City/TownTax: $2,536
- Tax w/Assessment: $677,800
- Tax Amount: $7,675
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed and Sold by Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville, Victoria A Dickinson
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Schools
Schools serving 2204 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 mi |
duPont (Alexis I.) High School 50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 2204 Gilpin Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/11/2026
Sold
$1,200,000
—
MLS
12/23/2025
Listed
$1,200,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2204 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 (MLS# DENC2094760) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on March 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 2204 Gilpin 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.

