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MLS: #DENC2097724, Listed By: Mark Stape, Compass, Source:Bright MLS

703 N West Street

WILMINGTON, DE 19801

$499,900 $2,107/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

3,150

Sqft

0.08

Acre(Lot)

Description

Step into Wilmington’s storied past with 703 N West St, a historic apartment building on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979, adjacent to its sister property and representing one of the city’s only surviving pair of 18th-century stone houses with side-hall plans. Constructed around 1760 by the Woodward family as part of their ropemaking enterprise vital to the colonial port’s shipbuilding trade, this three-story, stuccoed stone structure with a brick rear ell retains charming Georgian elements like paneled walls, chair rails, original fireplaces, and a mid-19th-century mantel with Minton tiles. Its L-shaped layout and preserved details, including wide floorboards and central staircase, highlight Quaker influences and early industrial life in Delaware, complete with unverifi ed local lore tying its hearthstone to the Declaration of Independence platform in Philadelphia. This property offers lots of potential for creative redevelopment—whether restoring it as multi-family housing, converting to a single-family residence, or exploring other adaptive uses—while preserving its irreplaceable architectural heritage. Note that it has lost its prior multi-family use over time and would require approval from the zoning board to reinstate apartments or similar configurations. Situated in the heart of Wilmington’s Downtown Development District, this property qualifies for significant incentives to support your vision, including up to 20% rebates on qualified real property investments through Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts Rebate Program. As a National Register-listed site, it’s also eligible for federal historic preservation tax credits (up to 20% for certified rehabilitations) and potential state grants, making it an ideal opportunity for investors or preservation enthusiasts. In rough condition with needs for major renovations, including roof and stucco maintenance, interior updates, and system overhauls, it’s offered as-is, presenting a unique fixer-upper in Quaker Hill surrounded by commercial growth, historic districts, and easy access to downtown. Seize the opportunity to invest in and preserve this architectural gem while benefiting from incentives designed to boost downtown vitality.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential Income

Price : $499,900

AD Id : 75625835

MLS Id : DENC2097724

Beds : 7

Lot Size : 0.08 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,150

Year Built : 1760

County : NEW CASTLE

Subdivision: Wilm

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 7

Room Information

Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full
Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant Cooling: None

Building Information

Year Built: 1760 Building Area Total: 3150 Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.08 Lot Size Source: Estimated Lot Size Square Feet: 3484

Property Information

Subdivision: WILM Source Property Type: Residential Income Postal Code Plus 4: 1523 Property SubType: Multi Family Property Age: 266

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $499900

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 26-035.10-383 Tax Lot: 383 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $5181

Parking Information

On Street

Location Information

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/11/2026 @ 17:02

MLS: DENC2097724 LISTED BY: Mark Stape, Compass 302-202-9855 SOURCE: Bright MLS