701 N WEST ST, Wilmington, DE 19801
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701 N WEST ST Wilmington, DE 19801

6 Beds

3 Baths

3,700 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home, Townhouse

Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,700 sqft

Price per Sqft $135

Subdivision Quaker Hill

MLS Listing ID DENC2097702

Style Other

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,700

Year Built 1745

Annual Tax Amount $6,419

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 3,920 Sqft

Acres 0.09

Lot Dimensions 29.70 x 128.00

Property Sub-Type Twin/Semi-Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Discover a rare piece of American history at 701 N West St, a grand 18th-century Georgian-style single-family home listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. Built circa 1745 by Quaker ropemaker Joseph Woodward, this three-story, L-shaped granite structure exemplifies early colonial architecture in Wilmington, serving as one of the city's only surviving stone houses with a side-hall plan from that era. Originally tied to the family's ropemaking business supporting the local shipbuilding industry, it features preserved Federal-period details like paneled wainscoting, an open-string staircase, original fireplaces, wide pine floors, and hand-hewn beams, offering a tangible link to Quaker entrepreneurship and Delaware's maritime heritage. Spanning 3 stories plus an attic, this 6-bedroom, 3-full-bathroom residence provides ample space for restoration into a stunning home or adaptive reuse project, with its symmetrical facade, multi-pane windows, and central hallway layout blending timeless charm with potential modern updates.
Located in 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. Currently in rough shape and requiring extensive work, the home is being sold as-is, allowing you to unlock its full potential in a vibrant setting near downtown amenities, parks, and transportation. Don't miss this chance to own and revive a cornerstone of Wilmington's colonial past.

Location

State DE

County New Castle

Area Wilmington (30906)

Zoning 26R5-B

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Wood

Fireplace N

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s)

Water Access N

Roof Type Flat,Pitched

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s)

Garage N

Building

Lot Description Rear Yard

Story 3.5

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 3700

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Other

Level or Stories 3.5

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Christina

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 26-035.10-382

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 3700

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)

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