About this home

Welcome to 1402 Riverview Avenue, a charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick twin offering over 3,000 square feet of living space in Wilmington's highly sought-after Highlands neighborhood. Blending timeless architectural character with modern updates, this beautiful home features hardwood floors, spacious rooms, and abundant natural light. As you approach, you'll quickly notice the beautiful brick facade featuring twin dormers and an inviting front porch. Inside, the generously sized living room showcases a gas fireplace with classic mantel, while an adjoining room with pocket doors offers flexible living space or the option for a formal dining room. The kitchen features honey oak cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, a center island, and a spacious dining area perfect for gatherings. A charming butler's pantry and powder room complete the main level. The home's traditional character is further enhanced by dual staircases, offering convenient access to the second floor from both the front and rear of the residence. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious rear bedroom with access to the 2nd floor deck. One of the home's most impressive features is the completely remodeled primary suite, thoughtfully redesigned to offer a private retreat with modern conveniences. This beautifully transformed space now features two closets, providing generous storage, along with the added luxury of a dedicated laundry room located within the suite. Every aspect of the renovation was designed to enhance comfort, functionality, and convenience while complementing the home's original charm. The walk-out basement provides additional entertainment space, complete with a dry bar, temperature-controlled wine cellar, and newly installed gas heater. And last but not least is the spacious backyard featuring a wood deck and plenty of lawn space providing the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or relaxing. Ideally situated in one of Wilmington's most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers convenient access to Rockford Park, Trolley Square, neighborhood restaurants, boutique shopping, and the scenic beauty of the surrounding Brandywine Valley. With nearby access to Greenville, downtown Wilmington, and I-95, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of neighborhood charm and city convenience.

Facts and features

Schools

• Highlands Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi

  2

• duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 0.8 mi

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• duPont (Alexis I.) High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.0 mi

  4

• Tower Hill School

  elementary · PK-12 · 0.4 mi

• St Ann School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.4 mi

• St Anthony Of Padua Grade School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.6 mi

Price history

• Oct 14, 2026 · Listed$774,900
• May 30, 2023 · Listing Removed—
• Jan 31, 2023 · Sold$550,000
• Dec 17, 2022 · Listed$550,000
• Feb 19, 2019 · Listing Removed—
• Feb 18, 2019 · Listing Removed$424,500
• Nov 1, 2018 · Price Changed$424,500
• Oct 10, 2018 · Relisted$449,900

Tax history

• 2025$4,617 tax · $609,000 assessed
• 2024$3,067 tax · $609,000 assessed
• 2023$2,665 tax · $98,300 assessed
• 2022$2,677 tax · $98,300 assessed
• 2021$2,673 tax · $98,300 assessed
• 2020$2,688 tax · $98,300 assessed
• 2019$2,703 tax · $98,300 assessed
• 2018$2,676 tax · $98,300 assessed

Home value

$742,026

• Quantarium$742,026
• Cotality$667,300
• Collateral Analytics$774,000

Where it is