Listing in Wilmington, DE, WILMINGTON

Located on the Historical East Side of Wilmington, DE, approximately 3 blocks south of Historical Rodney Square. The Knotty Pine Restaurant building was purchased by an African American Woman; Charlotte Lottie Ewing and her family back in the 1950 s and operated continuously by her daughter Stella Ewing Johnson Dunning through the 2000 s until she retired in 2014. The building housed one of the oldest continuously owned/operated African American restaurants in the United States. In February 2006, the State of Delaware awarded the Knotty Pine Restaurant an Historical Marker located in front of the building; for the major role that the restaurant played during the Historical Civil Rights Movement by offering meals to many travelers from around the world while they participated in various Civil Rights marches, meetings, etc. Become part of this historical rich legacy and part of the revitalization of downtown Wilmington by purchasing the building and launching your own history against this phenomenal backdrop. All major items have been inspected/serviced annually. The heater, compressor and transformer was replaced December 2018. New 40 gallon hot water tank installed January 2019. Roof was serviced November 2018, the warranty is transferable. Stove cleaned and replaced grease trap in 2017. There is an internet connection. Upstairs can be used as a 1 bedroom apartment or office space. The property is zoned Commercial - R3. The property is being sold "AS IS". Seller will attempt to remove upstairs items. Seller will address any safety concern per appraiser report. All inspections are for information only.