This property is an ideal opportunity for an investor or savvy Buyer with strong renovation skills and is being sold strictly as-is, where-is condition! This townhome has 2 large bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. The main level is quite spacious and open with an entryway that leads to an eat-in kitchen, half bath, living room, and dining room with sliders to a rear fenced yard. There's also a full basement with endless possibilities! As noted, the property is in need of a complete renovation and is priced accordingly! This home is located in desirable Penn Square, in the historic Quaker Hill community! The property is conveniently located near I-95, within walking distance to the Riverfront, and several blocks away from Amtrak, Greyhound, and Septa, making it an easy commute to Philadelphia International Airport, Center City Philadelphia, Downtown Wilmington, Christina River, Shopping, Restaurants, and more! There's a renovated townhouse (under contract) located down the street and currently listed at $274,900 - the unit has been beautifully renovated and expanded to 4 bedrooms! This gives a prospective Buyer an idea of the potential for 523 W 3rd Street! Lastly, contact DelDot to learn of development projects that are planned for the Wilmington area!
Sold for $151,000 on 06/04/25
$151,000
523 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19801
2beds
1,250sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1981
1,307 Square Feet Lot
$152,800 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$1,822 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 07, 2025 at 09:05am
Listed by:
Genevia Weston 302-740-7222,
Realty Mark Associates,
Co-Listing Agent: Lori Nye 302-545-6795,
Realty Mark Associates
Bought with:
Kevin Warren
English Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2081718

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,250
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,307 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 93.30
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26035.30101
- Zoning: 26R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Quaker Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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