About this home

Own a piece of small-town Americana in the heart of Delaware City's beloved Merchant's Row shopping district home to charming boutiques, inviting cafes, local restaurants, and quaint waterfront dining. This exceptional mixed-use property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a true live-work lifestyle or add a unique investment property to your portfolio in one of Delaware's most picturesque waterfront communities. Delaware City is the epitome of Norman Rockwell charm, with tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and scenic views of the Delaware River woven throughout town. Often described as feeling like the set of a Hallmark movie, this historic port town draws visitors year-round for boating, biking, hiking, and waterfront recreation. Residents and tourists alike enjoy easy access to Fort Delaware State Park and Fort DuPont State Park via short ferry rides, making this community both vibrant and rich in history. The residential portion of the property spans two upper levels and offers a spacious, incredibly livable 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath apartment filled with character and flexibility. The main living level features a kitchen, one bedroom, full bath, and a large open-concept living and dining area with an airy, loft-like feel perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and another full bath. The ground level retail/commercial space enjoys prime visibility in the center of Merchant's Row, surrounded by foot traffic and the town's thriving small-business atmosphere. Whether you envision operating your own boutique business downstairs while living upstairs, creating a weekend getaway with income potential, or securing a strong investment in a sought-after waterfront destination, this property offers endless possibilities in a truly storybook setting.

Facts and features

Schools

• Southern Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.2 mi

  3

• Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 2.4 mi

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• Red Lion Christian Academy

  elementary · K-12 · 4.6 mi

• Penn (William) High School

  high · 9-12 · 6.3 mi

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• Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary

  elementary · K-5 · 4.1 mi

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• Tall Oaks Classical School

  elementary · K-12 · 4.7 mi

Price history

• May 28, 2026 · Listed$395,000
• Jan 11, 2019 · Sold$183,000
• Jun 24, 2004 · Sold$166,000
• Jan 20, 2004 · Listed$166,000
• Jan 20, 2004 · Listed$166,000
• Dec 27, 2000 · Sold$136,000
• Mar 6, 1998 · Sold$25,000
• Oct 23, 1992 · Sold$83,000

Tax history

• 2025$2,411 tax · $325,000 assessed
• 2024$885 tax · $325,000 assessed
• 2023$800 tax · $28,800 assessed
• 2022$838 tax · $28,800 assessed
• 2021$780 tax · $28,800 assessed
• 2019$792 tax · $28,800 assessed
• 2018$775 tax · $28,800 assessed
• 2017$725 tax · $28,800 assessed

Home value

$384,102

• Quantarium$384,102
• Collateral Analytics$391,000
• Cotality$376,400

Where it is