1617 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19805

Property Description

Welcome to this spacious 1,700-square-foot home in the heart of Wilmington's sought-after Little Italy neighborhood. Offering the perfect blend of charm, flexibility, and walkability, this home is just steps from St. Anthony's Church and the famous Italian Festival, putting some of the city's best restaurants, bakeries, and neighborhood traditions right outside your door. A large covered front porch welcomes you inside, where hardwood floors flow throughout the main level. Just off the entry is a versatile front room that can easily serve as a living room, home office, playroom, or even a first-floor bedroom. The spacious family room opens to the oversized kitchen through a picture window, creating an open feel while maintaining defined living spaces. The kitchen is exceptionally large for a city home and features 42-inch cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of room for cooking, entertaining, and gathering. A full bathroom completes the first floor, while the rear door leads to a backyard that truly sets this property apart. Enjoy a beautiful paver patio, landscaped green space, and room for pets, gardening, or outdoor entertaining. The unique butterfly staircase provides access to the second floor from both the front hallway and family room. Upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, all with brand-new carpeting, fresh paint throughout, and a spacious full hall bathroom. The clean, unfinished basement offers abundant storage, laundry with two utility sinks, an exterior exit, and an existing bathroom hookup, providing excellent potential for future expansion. Freshly painted throughout with new carpeting already in place, this move-in-ready home combines impressive square footage, flexible living space, an exceptional backyard, and one of Wilmington's most desirable neighborhood locations. If you've been looking for city living without sacrificing space, this is the one.