Welcome to 1208 Shallcross Avenue, a beautifully maintained home in the heart of Wilmington's sought-after Trolley Square neighborhood. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a detached one-car garage, this freshly painted home is rich in character and architectural detail, seamlessly blending timeless appeal with modern conveniences. Beautiful hardwood floors, original millwork, high ceilings, and thoughtfully designed living spaces create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. An enclosed front porch welcomes you into the home, providing a wonderful space to relax or entertain. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace, while the formal dining room showcases beautiful original millwork and plenty of room for gatherings. The kitchen offers granite countertops, gas cooking, a new refrigerator and dishwasher, recessed lighting, and a convenient breakfast bar. A delightful powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, a generously sized landing leads to three bedrooms, each with a ceiling fan. An additional enclosed porch off one of the bedrooms offers versatile space with endless possibilities, whether used as a home office, reading nook, or sitting area. The updated full bathroom features a tub/shower combination, modern fixtures, tile flooring, and additional storage. Outside, the fenced-in brick patio provides a private setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. A detached one-car garage is an added bonus for city living. The unfinished basement, accessible from both a front-facing exterior door and rear Bilco doors, offers laundry facilities and ample storage space. Notable improvements include recent professional interior painting (2026), a new refrigerator and dishwasher (2026), a new boiler and smart thermostat (2024), central air conditioning (2019), and a new main roof (2018). Ideally located just moments from the restaurants, shops, and parks that make Trolley Square such a desirable place to call home, this property also offers convenient access to downtown Wilmington, I-95, the Wilmington Amtrak station, Philadelphia International Airport, and the surrounding Brandywine Valley. Its central location provides excellent commuting options to Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City, and Washington, D.C. With its beautiful architectural details, comfortable living spaces, and exceptional location, 1208 Shallcross Avenue offers the best of Trolley Square living.
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Price
$415,000
Days On Site
8 Days
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,275 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.03 Acres
Year Built
1920
MLS Number
DENC2114236
Status
Active Under Contract
Property Tax
$4,909
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Estimated
Friends & Family
React
Invite
Recent Activity
yesterday
Status changed to Active Under Contract
yesterday
Listing updated with changes from the MLS
a week ago
Listing first seen on site
General Features
Acres
0.03
Foundation
Other
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Levels
Two
Parking
Garage Door OpenerOn StreetGarageDetached
Parking Spaces
1
Property Sub Type
Townhouse
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
1275
SqFt Total
1875
Style
Traditional
Water Source
Public
Zoning
26R-3
Interior Features
Appliances
OvenGas Water HeaterCooktopDishwasherDisposalRange HoodRefrigeratorWasherDryerWater Heater
Basement
Exterior EntryUnfinishedInterior Entry
Cooling
Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Other
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Gas
Fireplaces
1
Flooring
WoodHardwoodCeramic TileOther
Heating
Natural GasOtherForced Air
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)OtherCrown MoldingOpen Floorplan
Laundry Features
In Basement
Bedroom 2
Features - Ceiling Fan(s)
Bedroom 3
Features - Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Level - Main
Full Bath
Half Bath
Level - Main
Kitchen
Level - Main
Living Room
Level - Main
Primary Bedroom
Features - Ceiling Fan(s)
Sitting Room
Sun/Florida Room
Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
Brick
Exterior
Other
Fencing
Wood
Patio And Porch
PatioPorch
Pool Features
None
Community Features
MLS Area
Wilmington (30906)
School District
RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
Schools
School District
RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.