Off Market3780d on marketHistoric · 136 yrs

605 W 5th St

Wilmington, DE, 19801 • West City Center • New Castle County

$252,500

$100/sqft

4Beds

2.5Baths

2,516Sqft

0.05 acLot

1890Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1890 · 136 years of history

Tile Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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3780 days on market

Established listing

$100/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1890 · Historic

This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property! The main level of this end unit townhome features formal living and dining rooms, an updated eat in kitchen and half bathroom. The upper level offers an owner's suite with private bathroom, 3 additional spacious bedrooms and an additional hallway bathroom. Located in the Quaker Hill area of the City of Wilmington, within walking distance to the downtown business district! This home was built in 1890 and rehabbed in 2003.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,580/month

Principal & Interest$1,244

Property Tax$253

Insurance$84

Down payment20% ($50,500)

3%50%

Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $202,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1890

HeatingOther, Gas

CoolingCentral

ParkingNo Data

Lot2,178 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1890

Systems

HeatingOther, Gas

CoolingCentral

RoofOther

Parking & Outdoor

BasementPartially finished

Lot2,178 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodWest City Center

Parcel2603530002

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Tile

Heating

Other

Gas

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stucco

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market3780

Est. value$252,500

Est. rent$2,158/mo

Tax rate0.68%

Price/sqft$100

Last sold$37,300

Tour days6

How are the schools in Wilmington?

3 schools rated nearby

The Bancroft School

Elementary • Public • 1-9

0.7 mi

Newark High School

High • Public • 9-12

10.6 mi

The Bayard School

Elementary • Public • 1-8

0.8 mi

Location

Wilmington, DE, 19801

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Price history

5 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Dec 3, 2015Sold$37,300$15Public Record

Oct 22, 2015Pending Sale$29,900$12Homepath

Oct 13, 2015Price Change$29,900$12Homepath

Sep 10, 2015Price Change$36,900$15Homepath

Aug 7, 2015Listed For Sale$41,000$16BHHS Fox & Roach

Sold$37,300

Dec 3, 2015•$15/sqft•Public Record

Pending Sale$29,900

Oct 22, 2015•$12/sqft•Homepath

Price Change$29,900

Oct 13, 2015•$12/sqft•Homepath

Price Change$36,900

Sep 10, 2015•$15/sqft•Homepath

Listed For Sale$41,000

Aug 7, 2015•$16/sqft•BHHS Fox & Roach

Tax history

24 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025—$269,800

Apr 10, 2024$1,486$40,300

Apr 10, 2023$1,448$40,300

Apr 10, 2022$1,434$40,300

Apr 10, 2021$1,397$40,300

Apr 10, 2020$1,356$40,300

Apr 10, 2019$1,180$40,300

Apr 10, 2017$1,124$40,300

Apr 10, 2016$748$40,300

Apr 10, 2015$748$40,300

Apr 10, 2014$1,750$40,300

Apr 10, 2013—$40,300

Apr 10, 2012—$40,300

Apr 10, 2011—$40,300

Apr 10, 2010—$40,300

Apr 10, 2009—$40,300

Apr 10, 2008—$40,300

Apr 10, 2007—$40,300

Apr 10, 2006—$40,300

Apr 10, 2005—$40,300

Apr 10, 2004—$40,300

Apr 10, 2003—$38,100

Apr 10, 2002—$38,100

Apr 10, 2001—$38,100

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Wilmington, DE • New Castle County

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9th Ward AreaEdgemoorHedgevilleHilltopLittle ItalyPrice's RunSoutheast 9th WardThe HighlandsTrolley SquareWest Hill

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BearClaymontClaytonHockessinMiddletownNew CastleNewarkSmyrna

Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$252,500

Est. rent$2,158/mo

30yr rate est.6.25%

Affordability$1,455/mo

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