Fort DuPont | The "Post Exchange"

1617 Maple Boulevard, Delaware City, DE 19706

Property Information

  • For Sale $375,000
  • Property Type Retail - Freestanding
  • Property Size 5,000 SF
  • Year Built 1906
  • Date Updated Apr 8, 2026

Description

Fort DuPont is a thoughtfully master-planned waterfront district transforming the historic Fort DuPont campus into a vibrant community along the Delaware River, transforming the 325-acre historic site into a vibrant waterfront community. Plans include new homes, shops, and gathering spaces while preserving and adapting many of the former military buildings that date back to the 19th century. Residents, businesses, and visitors will enjoy a unique setting along the Delaware River and the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal where historic character and modern development come together.Fort DuPont in Delaware City, Delaware offers an ideal location for commercial buyers seeking a vibrant, mixed-use community. Nestled within the lush surroundings of Fort DuPont State Park, this revitalized master-planned development combines history, natural beauty, and modern conveniences. It is planned around multiple districts - four are residential and mixed-use neighborhoods with an adjacent cultural arts district, two are devoted to institutional and professional office uses, and one is reserved for future mixed use. All are within a few minutes' walk of each other and downtown Delaware City. The fort itself is crisscrossed with walking trails and connected to nearby recreation. For restaurants, the setting provides a built-in audience with the residential growth in the area. Office spaces benefit form this peaceful yet accessible location close to local amenities. Condominiums attract buyers with a "live work play" lifestyle, emphasizing waterside living and recreational opportunities like bicycling, boating, hiking, and birdwatching. The community enjoys easy access to nearby grocery stores, shops and Clinton Street's charming eateries and boutiques.

Highlights

  • High ceilings
  • Light industrial
  • Old post exchange for the military

Contacts

Neil M. Kilian

NAI Emory Hill

Location

Located at 1617 Maple Boulevard, Delaware City, DE 19706, this property is part of the Delaware City neighborhood and Philadelphia market.

Contact Listing Broker
Neil M. Kilian

NAI Emory Hill

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