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Townhouse for sale at 1721 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806 | MLS# DENC2113014 | Listing updated on 2026-10-19
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$434,900

Monthly Est:$2,165

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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon1,850sqft

1721 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

$2,165/moEst:

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1894

  • $-- HOA

  • 2,178 sqft lot

  • $235/sq.ft

Description

Welcome to 1721 Gilpin Avenue, a charming brick townhome situated in the heart of Wilmington’s highly desirable Trolley Square neighborhood. Offering a wonderful blend of historic character, thoughtful updates, comfortable living spaces, and exceptional walkability, this home presents an opportunity to enjoy one of the city’s most vibrant locations.

An inviting covered front porch welcomes you inside, where hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The main level features a spacious living and dining area that flows into the kitchen, complete with a new appliance package installed in 2025 and an additional breakfast area fo
r casual dining. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering ample closet space, along with a beautifully remodeled full bathroom completed in 2023. The third-floor loft provides a versatile additional living area, ideal for a home office, guest space, or private retreat, featuring custom built-ins and additional closet storage, with direct access to an elevated outdoor deck. Additional interior improvements include updated carpeting on the stairs and upper levels, along with refreshed paint throughout the home.

Outside, the fenced rear yard offers a private setting for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. Recent exterior improvements include updated landscaping and lighting, as well as a freshly painted exterior in 2025. Whether enjoying your morning coffee on the front porch or unwinding on the upper-level deck, the home provides multiple spaces to enjoy both indoors and out.

Located just steps from the restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and nightlife of Trolley Square, and only a short walk to the scenic trails and green spaces of Brandywine Park, this property offers the perfect combination of neighborhood charm and city convenience. With easy access to downtown Wilmington, major commuter routes, and everything the surrounding area has to offer, 1721 Gilpin Avenue is a wonderful place to call home.

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  • Listing updated: October 19, 2026 at 2:27 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Alec Michael Georigi (302) 559-7191 | Compass (302) 202-9855
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: DENC2113014 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    New Castle De County

  • City

    Wilmington

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1894

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,850 sqft

  • Lot Size

    2,178 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    DENC2113014

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    5

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 2

    Bathroom: 1

Interior

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Cooling

    Central A/c

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1894

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

  • Foundation Details

    Other

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Basement

    Unfinished

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Forty Acres

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/15/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #DENC2113014

Listed for Sale

$434,900 -5.44%

$235/sqft

10/13/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #DENC2113014

Coming Soon

$459,900 +26.00%

$249/sqft

07/28/2022

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #DENC2025080

Price Increased

$365,000 +36.19%

$197/sqft

12/15/2010

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #1004940972

Price Increased

$268,000 +48.97%

$145/sqft

09/12/2001

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #DENC516260

Price Increased

$179,900 +16.06%

$97/sqft

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