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1 Acre of Residential Land for Sale in Wilmington, Delaware

New Castle County, Wilmington, DE 19806

$550,000
1 acre
Active sale
Est $3,943/mo

For buyers looking to build a truly custom-designed home-and for architects and builders-this extraordinary parcel in the coveted Highlands neighborhood presents an exciting opportunity. With public water and sewer tie-in available, and electric service at the street, this zoned R-1 parcel is ready for your creative vision. See images with one idea for a home on this property, in a concept by Breckstone Architecture. Conveniently located just off Kentmere Parkway, 58 Bancroft Estate Road is sited between the Delaware Art Museum and Ivy Road. The setting is unusual and quiet, with a wooded walking path to the grounds of the museum. Living there means being just steps from Rockford Park, in addition to experiencing the pleasures of nearby hiking and biking paths. In addition, the readily accessible shops and restaurants of Trolley Square and Forty Acres contribute to a most enjoyable urban lifestyle. Envision a design that takes advantage of the lot's sloping terrain, its shape, and its pivotal location within the surrounding environment. Views will include an architecturally impressive stone barn and the historic homes of Ivy Road. Get your plans ready because such a remarkable lot in the Highlands will not come around again! A portion of the lands once owned by the Bancroft family, this exceptional property can now be yours.

Location

Zip code
19806
Community
Highlands
School district
Red Clay Consolidated
Elevation
169 feet
Coordinates
39.767, -75.5657

Property details

Acreage
1.06 acres46,174 sq ft
Source
LONGANDFOSTER
Posted

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
July 21, 2026New listing$550,000LONGANDFOSTER
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This 1.06-acre property is located in Wilmington, DE 19806. The land is available for sale, priced at $550,000 — $518,868 per acre.

Listed by Greenville, (302) 351-5000

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