Welcome to 138 Adams Street, located on just under ¼ of an acre in beautiful Delaware City. This two-story Queen Anne is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is situated on a quiet street just a few blocks from the Delaware River. The interior features original hardwood floors, intricate stained-glass windows, and original decorative woodwork throughout. The sitting room features original solid wood pocket doors and a wood-burning fireplace, and is currently being used as a first-floor bedroom. The first floor has a spacious foyer with a grand staircase and a powder room tucked underneath. The kitchen has a gas range and an additional pantry or breakfast room between the kitchen and the dining room. There are four spacious bedrooms at the second floor, as well as a full bath with claw foot tub, and a large laundry room that could be converted into an additional ensuite bath. The exterior features a wraparound porch with hand carved wooden spindles and ceiling fan, an additional side porch, and a Grand Manor asphalt roof. This historic home is a great find in a very desirable location, and perfect to put your own personal touch!
For sale
$399,000
138 Adams St, Delaware City, DE 19706
4beds
2,925sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
10,019 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Grand manor asphalt roofWood-burning fireplaceIntricate stained-glass windowsOriginal hardwood floorsOriginal decorative woodworkHand carved wooden spindlesGas range
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 23 hours ago
Listed by:
Alanna Piser 302-429-4500,
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville 3024294500,
Listing Team: The Crifasi Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2084858

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 10
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 20
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 X 6
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Engineered Wood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 18
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 16
Sitting room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Storage room
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 11
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung
- Basement: Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,925
- Total interior livable area: 2,925 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,925
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Wrap Around, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,019 Square Feet
- Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2200700012
- Zoning: 22R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Delaware City
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Delaware City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $62,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,506
- Date on market: 6/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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