1653 Maple Boulevard
The Guard House at Fort DuPont
Marketing description
Located at 1653 Maple Boulevard, this unique former military Guard House property presents a redevelopment opportunity in the Fort DuPont community. Offered at $110,000, the vacant 1.5- story building is ready for immediate redevelopment or adaptive reuse. The property includes an adjacent lot providing potential for expansion, parking, or future site improvements. With its distinctive character and flexible redevelopment possibilities, this property is ideal for investors, entrepreneurs, or creative commercial users seeking a unique project opportunity.
Constructed in 1901, the Guard House at Fort DuPont served as an essential support building within the military campus. The structure is notable for its distinctive architectural character, historic integrity, and unique interior construction, including original tin-lined walls and ceilings. Originally designed for guard operations and military detention, the building remains one of the more architecturally unique surviving structures at Fort DuPont and offers a rare connection to the site’s military history.
Investment highlights
- 3,006 ± SF
- 0.32 ± AC total
- Ready for redevelopment
- Includes small parcel of land adjacent to building
- 22-HPR (Historic Preservation & Redevelopment)
- Eligible for tax preservation credits via the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. The credit provides up to 30% for owner-occupied residential properties and 20% for income-producing properties.
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