Beautifully Renovated 4BR/2BA Home with Finished Basement, Attic, Fenced Yard & Driveway, Available October 1st.
Welcome to 26 Richard Avenue a move-in-ready, fully updated home nestled on a quiet residential street in one of Elsmere most accessible and family-friendly neighborhoods. With thoughtful upgrades, flexible living space, and charming outdoor areas, this home is ideal for families, professionals, or anyone seeking comfort, convenience, and privacy.
Step inside to discover a bright, modern layout with new laminate flooring throughout, fresh paint, and abundant natural light. The updated kitchen includes newer appliances and plenty of cabinet space perfect for cooking at home or entertaining guests.
Three well-sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer space for everyone. Downstairs, you'll find a fully finished basement that can serve as a fourth bedroom, home office, gym, or playroom. A walk-up attic with stairs provides bonus storage or creative flex space.
Outside, enjoy a large fully fenced backyard, ideal for pets or kids to play safely. The private stone-paved driveway adds off-street parking for up to three vehicles a rare bonus in this area.
Neighborhood Bonus: Right next door is a smaller, well-maintained park with a basketball court, and just a 5-minute walk away is a larger park offering plenty of space for outdoor activities, sports, and recreation.
Highlights:
- 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths
- Finished basement and walk-up attic
- Updated kitchen with newer appliances
- Central air and efficient heating
- Washer & dryer in unit
- New flooring throughout
- Large fenced backyard
- Private stone driveway
- Great school right next door
- Easy access to Kirkwood Hwy, I 95, shopping, hospitals, and transit
- Two parks nearby: basketball court next door + larger park 5 min walk.
Lease Term:
- Monthly Rent: $2,950
- Available: October 1, 2025
- 12-month minimum lease
- Lawn care and trash removal included
- Tenant pays: gas, electric, water, and renters insurance
- Pets allowed (with fee and approval)
- No smoking indoors
- Application, income verification, and background check required
This home is clean, quiet, and beautifully cared for ready for the right tenant to move in and enjoy.
Schedule a private showing today!
Owner pays for lawn care and trash removal.
Renter is responsible for gas, electric, water, and renters insurance.
12-month lease minimum. First month's rent and security deposit due at signing.
No smoking allowed inside the home.
Up to 2 small pets allowed with pet fee and landlord approval.
Private driveway parking included.
Tenant must keep outdoor areas clean and report any maintenance issues promptly.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,950/mo
26 Richard Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
4beds
1,700sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Home officeBonus storageCentral airFresh paintBright modern layoutEfficient heatingCharming outdoor areas
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Abundant Natural Light, Basketball Court, Bicycle storage, Close to Schools & Family-Friendly Neighborhood, Electricity not included in rent, Flooring: Laminate, Fully Fenced Backyar, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Large Park for Outdoor Activities, Lawn Care included in rent, New HVAC System, Quiet Residential Street, Updated Kitchen with Appliances, Water not included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 1900200071
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Basketball Court
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,950$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/21/2025 | Sold | $228,999+14.5%$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
1/12/2024 | Sold | $200,000+19.4%$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
8/30/2018 | Sold | $167,500-1.4%$99/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
8/22/2018 | Pending sale | $169,900$100/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ASSOCIATES #1001759572 | ||