225 8Th Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805-4741 $249,900

Beds/Baths: 2/2.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,550
Acreage: 0.03
Age:35 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2037648
Subdivision: Browntown
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

Smashing Mod Renovation that will make you feel as though you are in a Magazine. Inquire with listing broker for important grant funding from select lender(s) for qualified buyers. This immaculate Town home has been updated with a sophisticated Uptown Vibe for you and it is a Gem; with front parking, a garage, private fenced back yard, a wonderful deck and fresh clean design. The designer has incorporated touches that capture effects of re-purposing and sustainability and the end result is creatively unique. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath home includes: new Kitchen, modern laminate hardwood flooring (new), carpet in the bedrooms (new), updated light fixtures, beautiful satin nickel hardware with Glass door knobs, 2 updated full bathrooms, updated deck, and fresh paint throughout. Upon entering this home you will find a large formal foyer, beautiful open rail system with eye catching low pile carpet, a large storage and systems room with access to a lovely fenced back yard and to the 1 car garage. The main level has an open floor plan with living room, formal dining room space, full service kitchen, full bath (with shower stall) and glass doors leading to the deck. The NEW kitchen has soft close cabinets duel color upper and lower design, striking granite counters, a deep single bowl sink with artful chefs faucet and new stainless steel appliances to include: electric smooth-top range, range hood microwave and dishwasher. The spacious Dining room is flanked by the large sunny doors that lead to the deck and has easy access to the Kitchen. This Floor Plan has for 2 entries into the super sunny Living room area. Upstairs there are 2 large bedrooms, both with abundant closet space, one with private access to the full bath. Completing this level is a 2nd full hall bathroom with tub/shower (New) and open hallway that is perfect for art work display. The updated full bathroom has a stunning painted brick look tile in the shower/tub area, large plank floor, with double bowl vanity accented by water fall faucets, flush wall mirrors and beautiful lighting. This home is finished with 6 panel doors, custom color interior walls & trim. Systems: gas hot air heat (New), central air (New), hot water heater (New) complimented by full Brick exterior front, clean lined modern entry light, vinyl siding, front door with storm door and bright sunny windows. The private deck is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the outside as you overlook the yard. Enjoy 1 car direct parking at your front door, on a quiet street conveniently located just minutes from the Wilmington Riverfront and Train Station with easy access to I95, I495 and Rt 13 to Rt1. Special financing available for qualified buyers covering up to 3% being $7650 in grant for this home is available for down payment and an additional grant of up to $7500 towards closing costs for a possible total of $15,000 to the Buyer, repeat Grants (free money)! Inquire with listing agent about this program or a 3% down NO PMI loan through another lender that has lowered their interest rate and credit score minimum.

Taxes: $2,863
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Christina
Elem. School: StubbsMid. School: BayardHigh School: Glasgow

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers, Lower Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Tub Shower, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, Double Hung Windows

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding

Lot
Urban, Board Fence

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Public Elementary (34 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Wilmington 0.28 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 3–12 Wilmington 0.65 mi
Richardson Park Learning Center Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 1.27 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.27 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.33 mi
Bancroft Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Wilmington 1.52 mi
Elbert-Palmer Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Wilmington 1.55 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 1.57 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 1.69 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Stubbs (Frederick Douglass) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Wilmington 1.79 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 1.91 mi
Highlands Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.02 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 2.12 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.24 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.28 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–11 Wilmington 2.37 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–5 Wilmington 2.43 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.85 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.97 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.03 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 3.22 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.26 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.45 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.56 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.61 mi
Charter School of New Castle Charter School of New Castle K–8 New Castle 4 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.03 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 4.49 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.68 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.72 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.73 mi

Public Middle (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Douglass School Christina School District 3–12 Wilmington 0.65 mi
Bayard Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Wilmington 0.74 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 1.69 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 6–9 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–11 Wilmington 2.37 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 2.49 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 2.5 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.95 mi
Gateway Lab School Gateway Lab School 3–8 Wilmington 3.19 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.26 mi
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–9 New Castle 3.94 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.48 mi

Public High (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Douglass School Christina School District 3–12 Wilmington 0.65 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 1.1 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 1.69 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 1.69 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 1.73 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.79 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.8 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–11 Wilmington 2.37 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.04 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.26 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.49 mi
The Wallace Wallin School Colonial School District 7–12 New Castle 4.39 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.43 mi
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 4.5 mi

Private (25 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 0.71 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 4–12 Wilmington 0.96 mi
Harvest Christian Academy - Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Wilmington 1.13 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.18 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.33 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.41 mi
Ursuline Academy (Pk-12) Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.5 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.04 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist 1–8 Wilmington 2.1 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.15 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.35 mi
Urban Promise School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.42 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 New Castle 2.53 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.65 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–1 Wilmington 3.17 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 3.56 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.35 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.36 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.36 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.37 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic K–8 Wilmington 4.64 mi
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 4.71 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 4.75 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.81 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.91 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19805), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 21
  • Average salary of people in this community: $40,025

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 7,326
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.58
  • Households w/ Children: 68%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,956 (45.5%)
  • Rented: 6,885 (39.4%)
  • Vacant: 2,645 (15.1%)
  • Total: 17,486

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: 38,984
Households: 14,841
Median Age: 34.50

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: 7.5%
  • Some High School: 8.8%
  • High School Graduate: 39.5%
  • Some College: 16.8%
  • Associate Degree: 5.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 13.5%
  • Graduate Degree: 8.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $46,515

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: $785
  • One Bedroom: $831
  • Two Bedroom: $1,008
  • Three Bedroom: $1,211
  • Four Bedroom: $1,392

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Listing Courtesy of: Pantano Real Estate Inc , (302) 888-0300, paul@pantanorealestate.com

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225 8Th Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805-4741

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