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MLS: #DENC2097704, Listed By: Mark Stape, Compass, Source:Bright MLS

703 N West Street

WILMINGTON, DE 19801
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Bed 8

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt3,150

Sqft

Acres0.08

Acre(Lot)

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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $499,900

AD Id : 75625798

MLS Id : DENC2097704

Beds : 8

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: 8

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4

    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: Stucco, Stone Stories: 3 Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 27.80 x 128.00 Lot Size Acres: 0.08 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 3484

    Property Information

    Subdivision: WILM Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 1523 Property SubType: Townhouse Levels: Three Or More 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

    Direction: . WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/19/2026 @ 23:56

MLS: DENC2097704 LISTED BY: Mark Stape, Compass 302-202-9855 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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