$1,924 Closing Credit¹
#DENC2070062, Kevin G A Melloy, Listing Office: Tesla Realty Group, LLC
$150,000 List price
523 W 3rd St Wilmington, DE 19801
$1,781
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,250 sqft
0.03 acres
$120 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 523 W 3rd St
This property is an ideal opportunity for an investor or savvy Buyer with strong renovation skills and is being sold strictly as-is, where-is condition! This townhome has 2 large bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. The main level is quite spacious and open with an entryway that leads to an eat-in kitchen, half bath, living room, and dining room with sliders to a rear fenced yard. There's also a full basement with endless possibilities! As noted, the property is in need of a complete renovation and is priced accordingly! This home is located in desirable Penn Square, in the historic Quaker Hill community! The property is conveniently located near I-95, within walking distance to the Riverfront, and several blocks away from Amtrak, Greyhound, and Septa, making it an easy commute to Philadelphia International Airport, Center City Philadelphia, Downtown Wilmington, Christina River, Shopping, Restaurants, and more! There's a renovated townhouse (under contract) located down the street and currently listed at $274,900 - the unit has been beautifully renovated and expanded to 4 bedrooms! This gives a prospective Buyer an idea of the potential for 523 W 3rd Street! Lastly, contact DelDot to learn of development projects that are planned for the Wilmington area!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,250 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1981
ParkingOff Street
MLS #DENC2081718
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Off Street
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $150,000
- Price/SqFt: $120
- Annual Tax Amount: $381
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Use GPS
- Year Built: 1981
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,250 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
- MLS Number: DENC2081718
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Realty Mark Associates
- Office Phone: (888) 260-0040
- Office Email: raygaber@comcast.net
- Listing Agent: Genevia Weston
- Agent Phone: (302) 740-7222
- Agent Email: westogx@yahoo.com
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,200 | $381 |
| 2021 | $53,200 | $620 |
| 2020 | $53,200 | $355 |
| 2019 | $53,200 | $302 |
| 2018 | $53,200 | $294 |
| 2017 | $53,200 | $293 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•920 N Van Buren St
3
Stubbs Early Education Center
Public District PK-KG
0.9 mi
•1100 N Pine St
1
Warner Elementary School
Public District 3-5
1.2 mi
•801 W 18th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $28,950. The majority of Wilmington, DE residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
63%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
67%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
PGA/LPGA
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Chico's
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Buick
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Soft Adult Contemporary
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 523 W 3rd St
The listing price of 523 W 3rd St property is $150,000.
The property 523 W 3rd St is a townhouse located in Wilmington, Delaware, 19801.
Accepting Backup Offers: 523 W 3rd St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 523 W 3rd St are: William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Stubbs Early Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Warner Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), First State Montessori Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Bancroft School (The) (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kuumba Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Great Oaks Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Freire Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howard High School of Technology (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $381 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 523 W 3rd St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 523 W 3rd St is 1,250 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 523 W 3rd St is 1981.
This home is located at 523 W 3rd St in Wilmington, DE and zip code 19801 in the Quaker Hill neighborhood. This 1,250 square foot home, which was built in 1981, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $150,000.
The number of listings in Wilmington, DE increased by 78.5% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $299,912 and the average listing age was 54 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.