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Delaware Avenue

Delaware Avenue

Suburban Neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware

New Castle County 19806

$323,231 Average Value
$208 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

A bit of Wilmington history and more

Delaware Avenue folks relish their own piece of the great outdoors, not to mention trendy nightlife, tree-lined streets and a taste of America’s Gilded Age. Though the neighborhood is popular with renters these days, its historic preservation district showcases home-ownership styles of a century ago. Within walking distance of most homes is a historic landmark featuring dining, retail and nightlife options.

Enjoy a lively neighborhood just outside of the city in Delaware Avenue.
Enjoy a lively neighborhood just outside of the city in Delaware Avenue.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Delaware Avenue commemorates Civil War veterans.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Delaware Avenue commemorates Civil War veterans.
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Fly fishing alongside Interstate 95

Brandywine Park, with a creek by the same name, is one of the state’s best spots for casting a fly in search of muskie, shad, perch and bass – all within earshot of traffic zooming across the Interstate 95/State Route 202 bridge. "That's the appeal of living in the area," said Victoria Dickinson, a Realtor of more than 20 years with Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate. "A lot of my clients say they like to go fly fishing during their lunch hour.” Trails, monuments and playgrounds add to the allure of the 178 acres, as does the Brandywine Zoo. Not just fun for kids, though, the Zoo caters to the 21-and-older set with such events as Brew at the Zoo and Sip and Stroll.

Cast your line in Brandywine Creek which runs directly through Brandywine Park.
Cast your line in Brandywine Creek which runs directly through Brandywine Park.
Brandywine Zoo is a great way to spend a day outside near Delaware Avenue.
Brandywine Zoo is a great way to spend a day outside near Delaware Avenue.
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Delaware Avenue homes with an emphasis on history

Properties in the neighborhood range from multi-million dollar brownstones from the early 1900s to condos that sell from the mid-one hundred thousands into the high-three hundred thousands, many in multistory complexes. Shaded brick sidewalks are common throughout the neighborhood, making the walk to the Delaware Center for Horticulture or Conaty Park for tennis and pickleball more pleasant. The Delaware Avenue Historic District, with boundaries in the core of the neighborhood, features Victorian mansions and buildings designed in a variety of styles, with a wide range of materials and finishes.

Brownstones can be found on shady residential streets in Delaware Avenue.
Brownstones can be found on shady residential streets in Delaware Avenue.
Colorful Victorian duplex homes come with up to three floors of living space in Delaware Avenue.
Colorful Victorian duplex homes come with up to three floors of living space in Delaware Avenue.
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Red Clay a highly rated school district

Schools in the area belong to the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which Niche gives an A-. Families can apply to send their kids to private institutions such as The Salesianum School, a Catholic boys’ school for grades 9-12, the largest such school in Delaware. Public school students who begin their educational careers at William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary (Niche grade C+) proceed to Skyline Middle School (graded at B-) and Alexis du Pont High (graded at B). Lewis Elementary is Delaware’s only elementary school featuring a full-immersion curriculum, designed to produce children fluent in both English and Spanish.

William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School has earned a C+ rating from Niche.
William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School has earned a C+ rating from Niche.
The main entrance to Alexis I. duPont High School.
The main entrance to Alexis I. duPont High School.
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‘I’d like a Hummingbird to Mars, please’

At the Trolley Tap House, a blue-and-yellow mural of flowing beer, trains and a smiling dog greets visitors. For an experience that harkens to Prohibition days, check behind Catherine Rooney’s Irish Pub for a secretive doorbell next to a black entry adorned with a hummingbird. Once inside, ask for the Hummingbird to Mars martini – a callback to a Texas senator who dubiously predicted in 1930 that the 18th Amendment would remain the law of the land. Nearby, the staff of BrewHaHa! Coffee shop will deliver on a less-intoxicating craving for locally roasted concoctions. For made-at-home meals, Acme Market in Trolley Square is a great place to start, though the Delaware Avenue Farmers Market at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Scott Street is open from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays for a little something special.

Step back in time when you visit Hummingbird to Mars, a speakeasy in Delaware Avenue.
Step back in time when you visit Hummingbird to Mars, a speakeasy in Delaware Avenue.
Join friends for a game of pool at Trolley Tap House in Delaware Avenue.
Join friends for a game of pool at Trolley Tap House in Delaware Avenue.
Delaware Avenue residents can catch the bus from any of the nearby stops in the neighborhood.
Delaware Avenue residents can catch the bus from any of the nearby stops in the neighborhood.
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Catch a DART bus or take a stroll

With the Eastern Seaboard’s primary highway – Interstate 95 – running through the heart of the neighborhood, it’s simple to be on the way to virtually anywhere in minutes. Closer to home, DART bus stops are easy to find along Pennsylvania Avenue, North Clayton Street and Delaware Avenue and connect riders to Wilmington’s airport and, not far away, the city’s Amtrak and commuter rail hub. The neighborhood’s residential streets typically offer parallel parking, with some off-street access.

Relax on one of many scenic trails that weave through Delaware Avenue.
Relax on one of many scenic trails that weave through Delaware Avenue.
Delaware Avenue residents can catch the bus from any of the nearby stops in the neighborhood.
Delaware Avenue residents can catch the bus from any of the nearby stops in the neighborhood.
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Crime

The neighborhood's CAP Index for crime is a 6, just above the national average of 4.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Philadelphia International

32 min drive

Bus

Pennsylvania Ave & Franklin St

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Pennsylvania Ave & Dupont St

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Dupont St & Gilpin Ave

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Delaware Ave & Clayton St

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Augustine C-Off & Op Wawaset Rd

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Delaware Ave & Harrison St

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Delaware Ave & Franklin St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Delaware Avenue US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$207,450
Median Single Family Price
$385,250
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$195,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$142,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Months of Supply
1.90
Median List Price
$200,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
704
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,690
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,216
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,185
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
734
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
536
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,073
Median Age
40
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,142
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,378

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
61.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
11''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

46 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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