Sold for $692,700 on 06/20/23
$692,700
1807 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
4beds
2,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
1.3 Acres Lot
$739,300 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$3,121 Estimated rent
Home value
$739,300
$695,000 - $791,000
$3,121/mo
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What's special
An extraordinary opportunity to own a magnificent property. Sitting on almost 1.5 acres this 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath house has Old World charm and the lot features a beautiful, meandering stream. Some of the many updates include: master bathroom renovation (2023); hot water heater (2022); screened porch converted to Florida room (2021); ultra luxurious she shed (2021); flagstone patio (2021); new roof (2020); creek patio foundation (2020); full bathroom (2018); custom storage shed (2018); new kitchen (2017); powder room (2017); basement renovation (2017); new HVAC (2017); electrical, lighting and 200 amp service (2017) and chimney repointing (2017). The owner has done extensive and exquisite renovations and improvements leaving no detail untouched. An example is the gorgeous chef’s kitchen is complete with 6 burner gas stove, marble backsplash, soapstone counters, and a beautiful island with millwork. The grounds back up to Talley Day Park and are a wonderland of flowers and trees and perfect for outdoor entertaining or taking in the serene beauty of the water. At present, there is a litter of four baby foxes who frolic and play in the backyard. This is an enchanting home, inside and out. Enjoy rarely found features such as 6 panel doors, original hardwood floors and hand crafted mill work and moldings. A rare find!
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 26, 2023 at 08:08pm
Listed by:
Jen Lee 302-571-8855,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
Bought with:
Debra D Coe, R3-0018671
Weichert Realtors Cornerstone
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2042456
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,450
- Total interior livable area: 2,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,450
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.30 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 06091.00148
- Zoning: NC15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Wyckwood
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2023 | Sold | $692,700+10.8%$283/sqft |
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| 5/16/2023 | Pending sale | $624,900$255/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #DENC2042456 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2023 | Contingent | $624,900$255/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $624,900+60.2%$255/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/1/2017 | Sold | $390,000$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $609,900 +315.5% |
| 2024 | $5,587 +9.4% | $146,800 |
| 2023 | $5,106 -1.7% | $146,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Carrcroft Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Springer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Brandywine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Brandywine
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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