BEDS6
BATHS3 full
SQUARE FEET3,700
MLS#DENC2097702
STATUSACTIVE
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SUBDIVISIONQUAKER HILL
SCHOOLCHRISTINA
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.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Full
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central A/C
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
Roof Type: Flat, Pitched
Stories: 3.5
Taxes: $6,419
Year Built: 1745
Feature Descriptions
Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Days on Site: 5
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior: Stone
Exterior: Sidewalks
Flooring: Wood
Interior: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
Lot: Rear Yard
Lot Dimensions: 0.09 Acre(S)
Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1,Other, Attic
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 3700
SQFT Total Finished: 3700
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Water: Public
Room Sizes
Primary Bedroom: 17 x 16 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 1: 17 x 14 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 22 x 16 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 15 x 14 Level - Upper 1
Kitchen: 22 x 15 Level - Main
Dining Room: 16 x 14 Level - Main
Family Room: 18 x 14 Level - Main
Living Room: 16 x 16 Level - Main
Other: 15 x 14 Level - Upper 1
Other: 11 x 9 Level - Main
Other: 16 x 12 Level - Upper 1
Other: 30 x 15 Level - Upper 1
Local Schools
School District: CHRISTINA
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Compass
Agency Phone: 3022029855
Shown By
Agency Title: RealtyMark
Agency Phone: 888-260-0040
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Estimated Payment
$ 1,793.28 per month $1,112.56 Principal & Interest $534.92 Property Tax $145.80 Homeowner's InsuranceChange Payment Information
701 N West Street | MLS# DENC2097702
This single family home located at 701 N West Street , Wilmington, DE 19801 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $499,900. This property was built in 1745 and has 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths with 3700 sq. ft. N West Street is located in the QUAKER HILL subdivision within the CHRISTINA school district. Search QUAKER HILL real estate on www.realtymark.net today.