From farmland to the first suburb of Northern Delaware, Elsmere was developed at the turn of the 20th century to attract Wilmington commuters. “There’s lots of activity in the market there. I’ve had things sell really quickly and gotten really good results,” says Marvine Jenkins, a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has 20 years of real estate experience.
There is a wide range of residences throughout Elsmere, from spacious single-family homes to row houses with smaller yards. While most row houses have a similar two-story brick layout, single-family homes come in all shapes and sizes with a different architectural style around every corner. Home prices can be anywhere from $170,000 to $360,000. There are a total of about 2,750 homes in the neighborhood. The average number of days on the market for Elsmere is half the national average. Some homes date as far back as 1915 with newer construction as recent as 2002. Homes can be anywhere from 800 to 2,000 square feet and rest on lots between 1,700 square feet and 0.4 acres.
Houses and businesses run along Kirkwood Highway, where residents enjoy an eclectic mix of restaurants. Serpe & Sons Bakery is a family-run eatery famous for its tomato pies. The bakery also offers Italian pastries, custom cakes and fresh bread. Many residents start their day with a fresh cup of coffee at Legal Grounds Café where they add to the experience with their beautiful latte art. Casapulla’s has been a community staple since 1956 thanks to their hearty steaks and subs. Elsmere is home to the original location of the sub-shop chain. Many locals pick up groceries from Bacalao Fresh Super Market. There are additional options at Prices Corner Shopping Center, just a mile outside the neighborhood which has a Target, J.C. Penney and several other stores.
Austin D. Baltz Elementary received a B rating from Niche and shares a building with the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Stanton Middle School is another option that received a C-plus rating from Niche and serves about 650 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Thomas McKean High School has a C-plus rating from Niche and serves about 940 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1.
There are many parks throughout Elsmere, including Fairgrounds Park, the former site of the Delaware State Fair in the early 1900s. While it’s now home to two ball fields, the park is still used for community events. There are plenty of playgrounds in easy reach as well. And Elsmere Dog Park is a popular spot for pet owners whose four legged friends enjoy the ability to free roam and play on obstacles. Maple Avenue Park has an updated playground, picnic tables and benches. Vilone Park is known for its peaceful atmosphere, playground and baseball field, a well-used spot for community pickup games.
Public buses operate along Kirkwood Highway to help residents get around the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Whether it's for work or leisure, locals can quickly get to Downtown Wilmington, just 4 miles away.
Delisia Inge
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
(856) 895-2082
87 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$305,000 Price
Tony Letizia
VRA Realty
(845) 400-8619
57 Total Sales
2 in Elsmere
$207K - $265K Price Range
Kathy O'Doherty
American Premier Realty, LLC
(610) 839-0530
45 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$250,000 Price
Neil Douen
EXP Realty, LLC
(856) 351-4301
165 Total Sales
3 in Elsmere
$235K - $277K Price Range
Amanda Bradford
Crown Homes Real Estate
(302) 281-1914
126 Total Sales
3 in Elsmere
$170K - $240K Price Range
Robert Teeven
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(302) 303-9109
39 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$134,000 Price