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Asking Price - $611,500
Days on Market - 262
875 Port Penn Road
Middletown, DE 19709
Featured Agent
EveryHome Agent
Asking Price
$611,500
Days on Market
262
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
2
Acres
12.25
Interior SqFt
2,900
Age
311
Heating
Oil
Fireplaces
3
Cooling
N/A
Sewer
Private
Garages
0
Taxes (2024)
2,106
Additional Details Below
EveryHome Agent
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EveryHome Realtor
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
Driving Directions
Rout 13 to Port Penn Rd and approximately 5 mi. on the left
Listing Details
Summary
Architectural Type
•Colonial
Interior Features
Flooring
•Vinyl, Wood, Laminated
Basement
•Dirt Floor, Partial, Unfinished, Brick/Mortar
Fireplace(s)
•Brick, Wood
Interior Features
•Attic, Kitchen - Country, Wood Floors, Butlers Pantry, Exposed Beams, Laundry: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Lot Features
•Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Open, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Subdivision Possible, Trees/Wooded
Exterior Features
•Frame, Brick, Masonry, Vinyl Siding
Property History
Oct 17, 2025
Price Decrease
$614,000 to $611,500 (-0.41%)
Sep 19, 2025
Price Decrease
$634,000 to $614,000 (-3.15%)
Jul 14, 2025
Active Under Contract
7/14/25
Active Under Contract
Jun 12, 2025
Price Decrease
$634,500 to $634,000 (-0.08%)
Jun 12, 2025
Price Decrease
$635,000 to $634,500 (-0.08%)
May 2, 2025
Price Decrease
$685,000 to $635,000 (-7.30%)
Miscellaneous
Lattitude : 39.518829
Longitude : -75.604721
MLS# : DENC2078246
Views : 245
Listing Courtesy: Kelly Clark of Crown Homes Real Estate
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