705 W 38th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 - Photo 1

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$240,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,475 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Beautiful brick exterior twin with undeniable curb appeal, highlighted by a welcoming covered front porch. This home features a private back driveway leading to a convenient rear-entry garage. Inside, you'll find newly finished hardwood floors throughout and a spacious dining room accented with classic chair rail molding. The kitchen offers a gas stove, dishwasher, and disposal for easy meal prep. A main floor powder room adds convenience, while the upstairs full hall bath showcases the charm of original tile. Additional highlights include a full basement for storage or potential living space, central air conditioning, and a brand-new gas water heater. Perfect blend of character and modern comfort.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 705 W 38th St

General

Sold For: $240,000
Taxes: $2,149 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2083308
Added to Site: 154 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Driveway, On Street, Attached Garage
Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry

Location

Area: Wilmington (30906)
County: New Castle
Development Name: Wilm #02
Subdivision: Wilm #02
Cross Streets: 1700 W 13Th St
Driving Directions: Miller Road to 37th to 38th.
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Brandywine

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 Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump
Foundation: Permanent
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,475
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,475 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,315 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1952
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 27.50 x 104.00
Zoning: 26R-2

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $186.31
Assessment Year: 2024
School Tax: $1,152
City/TownTax: $892
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $105
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $41,600
Tax Amount: $2,149
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1475

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 36

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Diane W Bacigalupi and Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Michael Riches
Sold by Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin, Daniel Logan

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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Schools

Schools serving 705 W 38th St

School District:Brandywine School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School 3601 Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802	K-5	0.2 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School 701 West 34th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802	6-8	0.2 mi
Concord High School 2501 Ebright Road, Wilmington, DE 19810	9-12	4.7 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 705 W 38th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/15/2025

Sold

$240,000

-2.04%

MLS

8/15/2025

Listed

$245,000

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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.

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