718 N Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 - Photo 1

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$375,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,445 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Historic Cool Spring property turn key ready! Renovated spacious corner twin overlooking Tilton Park. Charming front yard with welcoming front porch. Enter you will see the remarkable high ceilings and open floor plan. Great light and flexible living/ dining area. Main level also includes powder room and large eat in kitchen, stainless steel appliances and ample 42" cabinetry. Sliding glass doors leads you to entertaining size "trex" deck with paver landscaped fenced in low maintenance backyard. Street entry lower ground level has finished au pair / in law suite with bedroom, full bath, living room and kitchenette. Additional storage in basement. The grand staircase to upper level from main level living room provides the feel of a much larger home. Upper level has main bedroom with ensuite bathroom , two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bathroom. Upper level laundry room. Some recent updates include new HVAC in 2024. Enjoy living in the popular Cool Spring neighborhood with its award winning cafe, historic sites and parks, annual festivals , Cool Spring Reservoir, the city's largest organized community garden, porch parties, convenient to 95 Exit 7, Rt 52 Corridor, Downtown, Little Italy , and nearby Trolley Square. Ample street permit parking .

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 718 N Franklin St

General

Sold For: $375,000
Taxes: $2,725 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2086002
Added to Site: 222 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedrooms Lower: 1

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: Wilmington (30906)
County: New Castle
Development Name: Cool Spring
Subdivision: Cool Spring
Driving Directions: Pa Ave from Greenville, right on N Broom, left on W 7th at Tilton Park, right on n Franklin St
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 Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
Foundation: Block, Stone
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 2,445
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 2,445 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,925 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Bedrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 23.00 x 100.00
Zoning: 26R-3

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $207.27
Assessment Year: 2024
School Tax: $1,433
City/TownTax: $1,156
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $136
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $53,900
Tax Amount: $2,725
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1925

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 28

Listed by Tesla Realty Group, LLC, Kevin G A Melloy
Sold by BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord, Richard Zernell

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Schools

Schools serving 718 N Franklin St

School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School 920 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE 19806	K-5	0.2 mi
Skyline Middle School 2900 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808	6-8	6.9 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School 50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807	9-12	2.9 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 718 N Franklin St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/05/2025

Sold

$375,000

-6.02%

MLS

9/20/2025

Price Reduced

$399,000

-2.44%

MLS

9/03/2025

Price Reduced

$409,000

-1.21%

MLS

7/29/2025

Price Reduced

$414,000

-2.59%

MLS

7/19/2025

Listed

$425,000

—

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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