Highlights
- Updated finishes
- Tall, oversized windows
- Soaring 11-foot ceilings
- Interior renovation
- Screened-in porch
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1211 Delaware Avenue offers updated finishes, tall oversized windows, soaring 11-foot ceilings, an interior renovation, and a screened-in porch. It also has strong overall appeal with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, a perfect price rating, and a 9 location rating, while the nearby top-rated elementary school is 0.35 miles away.
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| 1211 Delaware Avenue - 203 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 1,350 sqft | $1,895 /mo | 1211 Delaware Avenue #203 | Trolley Square Directly on prestigious Delaware Avenue, Residence 203 is set within the historic Spruance mansion, a grand Wilmington residence associated with Supreme Court Justice Spruance, shaped in an era when buildings were conceived as statements of taste, craftsmanship and permanence. Arrival here still carries that sense of occasion. Residents enter through a locked, gated foyer and a gracious common entrance that reflects the building's heritage. Upstairs, Unit 203 stands out as one of the most distinctive residences in the property: freshly repainted, framed by original wainscoting, and defined by soaring 11-foot ceilings. What makes 203 especially compelling is the light. The windows are not modest modern openings but the kind of tall, oversized glass more common to another era. Overlooking Delaware Avenue with open exposure along the side and no neighboring building blocking the sun, this is one of those rare apartments where natural light become |
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1211 Delaware Avenue #203 | Trolley Square Directly on prestigious Delaware Avenue, Residence 203 is set within the historic Spruance mansion, a grand Wilmington residence associated with Supreme Court Justice Spruance, shaped in an era when buildings were conceived as statements of taste, craftsmanship and permanence. Arrival here still carries that sense of occasion. Residents enter through a locked, gated foyer and a gracious common entrance that reflects the building's heritage. Upstairs, Unit 203 stands out as one of the most distinctive residences in the property: freshly repainted, framed by original wainscoting, and defined by soaring 11-foot ceilings. What makes 203 especially compelling is the light. The windows are not modest modern openings but the kind of tall, oversized glass more common to another era. Overlooking Delaware Avenue with open exposure along the side and no neighboring building blocking the sun, this is one of those rare apartments where natural light becomes part of the experience of living there. The screened-in porch adds to that appeal - a private place to sit, unwind and enjoy the avenue and the air, fully screened for the warmer months. The interior renovation was carried out with the right priorities. The kitchen has been opened to live more naturally within the space, while waterfall granite, updated finishes and a built-in dining area bring a polished contemporary layer without stripping away its historic glamour. This is not just another Trolley Square apartment - original architecture, real ceiling height, extraordinary windows and a setting with substance. Trolley Square remains Wilmington's most walkable neighborhood, with cafes, restaurants, grocery, nightlife and salons close at hand. Center City is within walking distance and the Riverwalk is nearby. Tenant pays electric. Quick access to I-95 for travel to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and New York.
How 1211 Delaware Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
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1-bedroom apartments at 1211 Delaware Avenue cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Delaware Avenue.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,503 |
| October 2024 | $1,448 |
| November 2024 | $1,486 |
| December 2024 | $1,600 |
| January 2025 | $1,646 |
| February 2025 | $1,697 |
| March 2025 | $1,572 |
| April 2025 | $1,357 |
| May 2025 | $1,495 |
| June 2025 | $1,361 |
| July 2025 | $1,345 |
| August 2025 | $1,772 |
| September 2025 | $1,522 |
| October 2025 | $1,457 |
| November 2025 | $1,492 |
| December 2025 | $1,458 |
| January 2026 | $1,406 |
| February 2026 | $1,459 |
| March 2026 | $1,502 |
| April 2026 | $1,399 |
| May 2026 | $1,436 |
| June 2026 | $1,455 |
| July 2026 | $1,590 |
| August 2026 | $1,604 |
| September 2026 | $1,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,498 |
| October 2024 | $1,075 |
| November 2024 | $1,415 |
| December 2024 | $1,295 |
| January 2025 | $1,246 |
| February 2025 | $1,272 |
| March 2025 | $1,232 |
| April 2025 | $1,275 |
| May 2025 | $1,295 |
| June 2025 | $1,295 |
| July 2025 | $1,299 |
| November 2025 | $1,499 |
| December 2025 | $1,150 |
| February 2026 | $1,550 |
| March 2026 | $1,562 |
| April 2026 | $1,494 |
| May 2026 | $1,522 |
| June 2026 | $1,672 |
| July 2026 | $1,695 |
| August 2026 | $1,677 |
Can I afford to live at 1211 Delaware Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
$75,800/yr
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