Investor Special in the Heart of Elsmere! Opportunity awaits with this spacious 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home located in a desirable and convenient neighborhood. This well-loved property has already seen thoughtful upgrades over the years while still offering room for improvement—making it an excellent opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to build equity. Featuring a generous living area centered around a cozy wood-burning stove, a large dining room perfect for gathering, and four bedrooms all located on the upper level, this home offers a functional layout with plenty of potential. Enjoy an unbeatable location close to shopping, dining, major highways, and easy access to the Philadelphia airport. Bring your vision and unlock the possibilities this property has to offer!
For sale
$299,000
117 Alvil Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805
4beds
1,875sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning stove
- 5 days |
- 4,214 |
- 93 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barbie Wilson 302-753-8830,
Bryan Realty Group (302) 734-4414
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2103694
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,875
- Total interior livable area: 1,875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,875
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 19001.00213
- Zoning: 19R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Other
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Vilone Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,437
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,511/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+113.6%$159/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2103694 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2022 | Sold | $140,000$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $157,500 +240.2% |
| 2024 | $1,519 +14.8% | $46,300 |
| 2023 | $1,323 -0.1% | $46,300 |
| 2022 | $1,324 +2.9% | $46,300 |
| 2021 | $1,286 -0.6% | $46,300 |
| 2020 | $1,294 -0.8% | $46,300 |
| 2019 | $1,305 +0.1% | $46,300 |
| 2017 | $1,304 +5.4% | $46,300 |
| 2016 | $1,238 | $46,300 |
| 2015 | $1,238 +7.8% | $46,300 |
| 2014 | $1,149 | $46,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $46,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $46,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19805
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Stanton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 2/10McKean (Thomas) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Elsmere
- 19805
- 117 Alvil Rd
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