Middletown, DE 19709,875 PORT PENN RD
Middletown, DE 19709,875 PORT PENN RD
Middletown, DE 19709,875 PORT PENN RD
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$685,000
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6 Beds
5 Baths
2,900 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,900 sqft

Price per Sqft $236

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID DENC2078246

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,900

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1714

Available Date 2025-03-28

Annual Tax Amount $2,106

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 12.250 Acres

Acres 12.25

Lot Dimensions 679.00 x 1044.80

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Step into the past and own a piece of Delaware's history with the Dilworth House, one of the earliest homes built in the state by Olla Jansen, a Swedish colonist from the 1600-1700 Native American Period. Situated on 12.25 acres of pristine land that backs up to the Augustine Wildlife Preserve, this property is a rare find, offering both a home and a rich connection to the past. The Dilworth House is a true gem, showcasing some of the finest early masonry craftsmanship in Delaware. The distinctive "diapering" pattern, glazed brick in diagonal lines, adorns the gable ends, while stepped belt courses and intricate framework add to its historic charm. Inside, you'll find beautifully exposed beams and brick fireplaces, which once served as the heart of the home's heating system, with the house originally built in two sections and warmed by a single chimney.
This three-story home offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, with a fully finished attic on the third floor providing additional living space. The partial basement remains unfinished. Updates over the years have enhanced the home's functionality, while carefully preserving its historic features. Most of the home remains in it's original state which will require work. For those with a passion for farming, mechanics, or automobiles, this property offers everything you could need. A silo, milk house, dairy barn, cow shed, and storage shed are all included, with the barn having been converted into a workshop—though it could be easily repurposed for a variety of uses. The expansive grounds also offer the possibility of subdivision, providing ample opportunity for future development. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a truly historic property in a prime location. Don't miss out, schedule your tour today!

Location

State DE

County New Castle

Area South Of The Canal (30907)

Zoning S

Rooms

Basement Dirt Floor, Partial, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Attic, Kitchen - Country, Wood Floors, Butlers Pantry, Exposed Beams

Hot Water Electric

Heating Hot Water

Cooling None

Flooring Vinyl, Wood, Laminated

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Brick, Wood

Inclusions All items inside and outside of the property will convey with the sale. Everything is sold as-is.

Furnishings No

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Oil

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch(es), Roof

Garage Spaces 10.0

Water Access N

View Canal, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Shingle

Accessibility None

Porch Porch(es), Roof

Total Parking Spaces 10

Garage N

Building

Lot Description Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Open, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Subdivision Possible, Trees/Wooded

Story 3

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Well

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type Brick,Paneled Walls,Wood Walls,Dry Wall

New Construction N

Schools

School District Colonial

Others

Pets Allowed Y

Senior Community No

Tax ID 13-009.00-400

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Horse Property Y

Horse Feature Horses Allowed

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Probate Listing

Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions


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