505 W 38Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802-2103 $247,500

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,375
Acreage: 0.06
Age:76 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2078578
Subdivision: Ninth Ward
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

This property is an absolute gem; a wonderful example of the beautiful early-midcentury homes in the Ninth Ward area of Wilmington. This END UNIT twin home sits on a quiet residential block conveniently located to Miller Rd, shops, Concord Pike, and easy access to 95. You have a lovely screened-in porch to enter through; and you're greeted by gorgeous, shining hardwoods, a spacious living - to - dining area and a charming retro kitchen. Upstairs, this home features well sized bedrooms, a full bathroom upstairs that is sure to generate some strong opinions but must be seen in person to be truly appreciated! It's like walking into a time capsule in the best possible way. The floor is like the tail of a mermaid. In the basement you'll find an additional finished living space (playroom? Man cave?) and a back exit to your OFF STREET PARKING spot. This home has been lived in and lovingly cared for by an owner occupant for twenty years, and it shows in the best possible way. Clean, well maintained and only awaiting some cosmetic touches for you to add some equity, and a personal touch on your new home.

Taxes: $2,097
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
Elem. School: Harlan Mid. School: Dupont High School: Mount Pleasant

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Wall Unit Cooling, None, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Lower Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Full Basement, Fully Carpeted Flooring, Wood Flooring, 9'+ Ceilings

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Brick Exterior, Deck(s), Porch(es)

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Public Elementary (26 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 0.15 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 0.95 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.15 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 1.17 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 1.24 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.42 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.47 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.5 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 1.55 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 1.65 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.75 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.85 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.9 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.01 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.14 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 2.73 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.13 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.33 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.53 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.78 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 3.86 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.86 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.06 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 4.36 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.4 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.42 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 0.25 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.47 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.85 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.79 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 2.95 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.33 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.78 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.89 mi

Public High (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.35 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 1.42 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.47 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.48 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 1.5 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.85 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.47 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.25 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 3.25 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.33 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.78 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.97 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 4.25 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.53 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.86 mi

Private (35 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 0.4 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 0.47 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 1.05 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.06 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 1.06 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 1.26 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.29 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.31 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.48 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 1.5 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 1.61 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.66 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.74 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.78 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 1.82 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 1.85 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.87 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.92 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.01 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.07 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.18 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.23 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.33 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.61 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 2.69 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.03 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 3.15 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.38 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 3.49 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 4.01 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.05 mi
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.39 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.64 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.66 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19802), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $45,076

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 8,011
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.45
  • Households w/ Children: 56%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 5,103 (43.6%)
  • Rented: 5,296 (45.2%)
  • Vacant: 1,306 (11.2%)
  • Total: 11,705

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: 25,715
Households: 10,399
Median Age: 38.60

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: 1.9%
  • Some High School: 7.8%
  • High School Graduate: 45.4%
  • Some College: 15.9%
  • Associate Degree: 5.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 12.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 11.6%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $46,176

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: $541
  • One Bedroom: $819
  • Two Bedroom: $1,073
  • Three Bedroom: $1,226
  • Four Bedroom: $1,326

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505 W 38Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802-2103

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