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Property Description
Rarely available Georgian-style residence in the heart of Wawaset Park, a nationally recognized historic community in Wilmington, Delaware. 814 Blackshire Road offers timeless architecture, exceptional curb appeal, and walkable convenience. A brick wall and front walkway guide you to stately wood columns framing the front entrance. Inside, the formal living room features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, custom built-in shelving, and French doors that flood the space with natural light. Adjacent is a cozy family room with dual built-ins and direct access to the rear patio-ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The second level hosts a spacious primary suite with dressing room and en-suite bath, along with two additional generously sized bedrooms, each offering its own private en-suite bathroom. The rear garden is highlighted by a charming brick patio and a magnificent 200-year-old Pin Oak, creating a serene setting for entertaining, relaxation, or family gatherings. A detached two-car garage with carriage-style doors completes the property. Ideally located within walking distance to the library, parks, restaurants, and shopping, with convenient access to I-95.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 814 Blackshire Rd
General
- Sold For: $652,157
- HOA FEE: $35/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Semi-Annually
- Taxes: $9,025 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2096798
- Added to Site: 65 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Basement, Library, Sun/Florida Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, On Street
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area
Location
- Area: Wilmington (30906)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: WAWASET PARK
- Cross Streets: Macdonough Rd
- Driving Directions: Intersection of Crawford Circle & Blackshire
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Red Clay Consolidated
- Elementary School: Highlands
- Middle School: Alexis I.Dupont
Community
- Association: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,256
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,950 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,950 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,148
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 75.00 x 125.30
- Zoning: 26R-2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $334.44
- Association Fee: $207
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Semi-Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,699
- City/TownTax: $2,982
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $344
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $797,000
- Tax Amount: $9,025
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1950
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer
- Lot Number: 58
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., West J Prein
Sold by Compass, Andrew D. Pallante
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Schools
Schools serving 814 Blackshire Rd
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 | 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 814 Blackshire Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/10/2026
Sold
$652,157
4.35%
MLS
2/13/2026
Listed
$625,000
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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.
814 Blackshire Road, Wilmington, DE 19805 (MLS# DENC2096798) is a Single Family property that was sold at $652,157 on March 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 814 Blackshire Road? 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.

