2005 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806-2207 $375,000

Beds/Baths: 2/1.1
Acreage: 0.04
Age:78 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2066442
Subdivision: Highlands
Design/Type:
End of Row/Townhouse

Description

Welcome to this exceptional and meticulously maintained townhome, nestled just outside Trolley Square in the desirable Highlands community. This updated two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath residence offers modern elegance and practical amenities, ensuring a comfortable and stylish living experience. Step inside to discover an open-concept floor plan adorned with high ceilings, gleaming pine floors, and a palette of stylish new paint complemented by traditional moldings. The heart of the home is a newly renovated kitchen featuring elegant granite countertops, a chic subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and gas cooking. The kitchen also includes a convenient island, soft-close cabinets, and recessed lighting. A separate pantry and a dedicated laundry area with updated fixtures enhance functionality. The main level also offers a mudroom and a recently updated half bath for added convenience. Through the back door, enjoy your private outdoor oasis with a brick paver patio, a spacious pergola, and custom landscaping perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, freshly painted, new custom closet system along with a beautifully remodeled full bath showcasing a double vanity, tile flooring, and a stylish shower surround. The full basement, accessible via a separate entrance, is fully waterproofed by a licensed contractor, offering additional storage or potential for customization. Recent updates include a new roof installed in the back in 2023 and a sealed main roof from 2020, along with updated windows and new ceiling fans in the bedrooms. This home is ideally located close to shopping, restaurants, parks, and downtown, providing the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Commercial zoned rowhome. Good location for small business or office. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a distinctive and charming townhome in a sought-after neighborhood.

Primary Bath: 15 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 14 X 11 - Upper 1
Living Room: 15 X 14 - Main
Dining Room: 11 X 11 - Main
Kitchen: 14 X 10 - Main

Taxes: $2,665
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Main Floor Laundry, Cable TV

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Island, Full Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Unfinished Basement, Tile/Brick Flooring, Wood Flooring, 9'+ Ceilings, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient Windows, Security System

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Flat Roof, Pitched Roof, Brick Exterior, Combination Exterior, Patio(s)

Lot
Fully Fenced

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Public Elementary (28 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.07 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.88 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 0.9 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.05 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 1.23 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 1.24 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.49 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 1.53 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.76 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 1.76 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.79 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.79 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 1.89 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.94 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.17 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.29 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.36 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.93 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.43 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.73 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.74 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.85 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.26 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.5 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 4.62 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.62 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 4.86 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.91 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.05 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 1.07 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.74 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.76 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.79 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.79 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 3.31 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.39 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.36 mi

Public High (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.05 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 1.25 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 1.28 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.28 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 1.49 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.67 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.76 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.79 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.79 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.22 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 2.91 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.26 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.31 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.58 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.07 mi

Private (31 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.12 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.55 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 0.67 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 0.69 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 0.7 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 0.74 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 0.94 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 0.94 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 1.21 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.24 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.26 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 1.35 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.4 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.4 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 1.49 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.63 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.66 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 1.75 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.01 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.22 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 2.25 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.44 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 2.45 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.47 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.6 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.7 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.87 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 3.22 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.44 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 3.51 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 4.04 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19806), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 22
  • Average salary of people in this community: $78,934

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 5,068
  • Household Size (ppl): 1.83
  • Households w/ Children: 23%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 2,714 (46.8%)
  • Rented: 2,478 (42.7%)
  • Vacant: 606 (10.5%)
  • Total: 5,798

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 9,887
Households: 5,192
Median Age: 41.10

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.3%
  • Some High School: 2.4%
  • High School Graduate: 11.8%
  • Some College: 14.7%
  • Associate Degree: 4.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 36.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.2%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $77,591

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $673
  • One Bedroom: $1,031
  • Two Bedroom: $1,394
  • Three Bedroom: $1,762
  • Four Bedroom: $1,635

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2005 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806-2207

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