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Wilmington,DE 19806
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,075 sqft
Price per Sqft $196
Subdivision Highlands
MLS Listing ID DENC2092822
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,075
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $13,711
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.300 Acres
Acres 0.3
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Welcome to 1908 Woodlawn Avenue, a stately 7 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with over 5,000 sq ft of finished space built in 1915. For the discerning buyer seeking historic character with ample volume and opportunity in one of Wilmington's most respected neighborhoods — this is your canvas. Featuring many of the original architectural details, this home is a treasure that longs to reclaim its former splendor. The exterior features a stunning portico with entablature and 4 fluted columns, 3 classically proportioned dormers, ornamental window headers and brick quoin detailing offering a stark contrast against the home's white façade. As you step inside, you enter a world where timeless elegance meets enduring craftsmanship. This distinguished residence features a formal vestibule with exquisite stained-glass inlays, 4 wood burning fireplaces with exceptional detailing and decorative millwork throughout the entire formal living space. The grand foyer is perfectly complemented by ornate sconces, wainscoting and crown molding which extend to both the dining and living rooms. The formal dining room has recessed sliding doors, a grand fireplace, built-in china closet, crystal chandelier and opulent drapery. The living room also has a substantial fireplace with intricate carved wood detailing, multiple built-in cabinets with antique stained-glass doors, tailored drapery and hidden pocket doors. Adjacent to the living room is a spacious sunroom, beautifully encircled by windows and transoms. And tucked away behind the living room is a richly appointed office/study with brick fireplace, wood paneling and built-in shelving. Just off the dining room is the butler pantry which leads to a modest sized kitchen true to its period's design. There is also a rear staircase making access to the second floor convenient. A powder room and laundry room complete the main floor. The second floor is comprised of 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, one of which has an en suite bathroom. There is also an additional room ample in size that could be used for storage. The third floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, one of which also has an en suite bathroom. There is also a cedar closet, a large storage closet, and an unfinished attic space that can be used for additional storage. And finally, there is a large unfinished basement space with a walkout leading to the backyard. With it's close proximity to Rockford Park and just blocks away from Trolley Square, Forty Acres and downtown Wilmington, this location offers convenient access to the area's local attractions, such as the Delaware Art Museum, Brandywine Park, Hagley Museum, The Delaware Center for Horticulture and Winterthur Museum Garden & Library. Schedule a tour today and envision the next chapter of life at 1908 Woodlawn Avenue.
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area Wilmington (30906)
Zoning 26R-1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Basement,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Sun/Florida Room,Mud Room,Other,Office,Storage Room,Bathroom 2,Attic,Primary Bathroom,Half Bath
Basement Outside Entrance,Partial
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway,Attic,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Cedar Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Railings,Crown Moldings,Exposed Beams,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Primary Bath(s),Stain/Lead Glass,Store/Office,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Wainscotting,Walk-in Closet(s),Window Treatments,Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Radiator
Cooling Wall Unit
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Wood
Equipment Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven - Double,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Window Features Transom,Wood Frame
Appliance Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven - Double,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 6.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Above Ground Finished SqFt 5075
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Red Clay Consolidated
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 26-006.30-061
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 5075
Special Listing Condition Standard
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