102 Dakota Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19803-3216 $449,000

Open House: Sun, Sep 24, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Beds/Baths: 3/2.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,125
Acreage: 0.27
Age:67 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: DENC2046992
Subdivision: Shipley Heights
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

ON SALE 23K below recent 6/23 appraised value! Assumable mortgage balance at only 2.25% ! Marvelous space and many great amenities in multi-level home in a must-be location in N. Wilmington! Tucked on serene street in sought-after Shipley Heights is this 3 Bed/2.5 bath home with level fenced-in backyard, delightful sun porch, and spacious sun-filled rooms. This tan brick/beige siding home, accented with chocolate brown shutters and almond-toasted colored front door, features a curved brick-edged sidewalk that leads up to sizable covered front entry and trim shrubbery that fronts the home. Dual-width driveway sits adjacent, although there is plenty of street parking, and leads back past bump-out pad for BB ct./grill to recessed 2-car garage. Step inside to hardwood-floored hallway with double-door closet to left, perfect for coats, shoes and accessories. Just past an oversized entrance leads into expansive open front-to-back space that functions as seamless blend of LR and DR, great for entertaining. Golden polished hardwood floors continue in here, neutral-hued paint offers natural backdrop, and elegant crown molding raises the bar. LR features beautiful bay window that spans most of front wall and touts deep ledge for potted plants that are sure to thrive or colorful vases that add pops of color. Gas FP with black marble/white wood surround is centered on long wall and can easily be appreciated by many vantage points. Back of home is DR and with chair rail allows for 2-tone natural coloring that is subtle, while trio of windows and ½ glass pane door cover much of back wall. Together all these windows encourage natural light to stream in and warm both rooms. DR easily flows into adjoining kitchen where rich cherry cabinets are accented with pewter hardware, granite countertops are highlighted by beige tile backsplash with floral deco tiles and suite of SS LG appliances enhance modernized look. Upper front glass pane cabinet is perfect place for decorative bowls or mugs, while deep garden window with glass shelving is an instant perch for home-grown herbs or flowering plants. Kitchen wraps back to hallway and foyer, creating circular floorplan. Hardwood steps lead up to conveniently located hall bath at edge of 2 nd level of dove gray tile with a soft hint of yellow border, cherry vanity and tub/shower combination. There is even a linen closet to help keep towels and toiletries nice and neat! Hardwood floors continue here as well with 2 secondary BRS that fan out and offer dual window, muted color paint and closets with build-ins. Primary BR is larger than others with not only ample room for sitting area but also substantial walk-in closet and full, private bath of cream tile, shower and tile floor. LL features spacious FR with wide-plank wood heated floors, chair rail with ledge that run almost entire edge of room and beadboard/paneling beneath. Ledge serves as a built-in candle and photo frame holder! Tucked off FR is cleverly located PR with tile floor and cherry cabinet vanity. Adjacent to FR is equally large unfinished storage area, laundry facilities, row of cabinets, shelving/board for hanging tools and dual utility sink. From FR travel up a couple of steps and enjoy all-windowed sun porch with angled ceiling. Indoor comfort with outdoor ambiance and a never-ending invitation to relax and recharge! Just beyond is backyard that is fenced-in and open with neighboring trees providing no-maintenance shade! A "Service Plus" Home warranty is transferable to the new owner! Home is nearby to Rt. 202 corridor with easy access to I-95. Delightful home on Dakota Ave.!

Bedroom 1: 15 X 14 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 11 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 13 X 9 - Upper 1
Attic: Upper 1
Kitchen: 12 X 10 - Main
Dining Room: 13 X 11 - Main
Family Room: 19 X 12 - Main
Living Room: 18 X 15 - Main
Other: 25 X 13 - Lower 1

Taxes: $2,862
Home Assoc: $45/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
Elem. School: LombardyMid. School: SpringerHigh School: Brandywine

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Other, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, No Septic System, 150 Amps, Lower Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Basement Drainage System, Outside Entrance Basement, Hardwood Flooring

Exterior
Block Foundation, Brick/Mortar Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Frame Exterior

Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Rear Fence, Black Top Road

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Public Elementary (25 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 0.66 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.15 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.61 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.77 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.89 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.25 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 2.44 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.52 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 2.72 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 2.75 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.78 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Highlands Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.05 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 3.15 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 3.2 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.23 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.36 mi
Bancroft School (The) Christina School District 1–7 Wilmington 3.44 mi
Bayard School (The) Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 3.99 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District 1–5 Garnet Valley 4.39 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–5 Wilmington 4.47 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.58 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.33 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.71 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 2.88 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 3.47 mi
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.65 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.58 mi

Public High (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 0.84 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.47 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 2.9 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.91 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.07 mi
Brandywine SITE Brandywine School District 12 Claymont 3.27 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.14 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 4.14 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.17 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.58 mi

Private (25 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.54 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.54 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.97 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.25 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.37 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 1.51 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–1 Wilmington 1.91 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–K Wilmington 1.98 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.98 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.13 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.21 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist 1–8 Wilmington 2.51 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.51 mi
Urban Promise School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.69 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian K–8 Wilmington 2.71 mi
Children S House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.78 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.78 mi
Ursuline Academy (Pk-12) Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.07 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.28 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.29 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.43 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.97 mi
Harvest Christian Academy - Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Wilmington 3.99 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 4–12 Wilmington 4.57 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19803), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 22
  • Average salary of people in this community: $94,897

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,704
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.50
  • Households w/ Children: 54%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,242 (84.2%)
  • Rented: 1,144 (13.3%)
  • Vacant: 212 (2.5%)
  • Total: 8,598

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: 21,484
Households: 8,386
Median Age: 46.40

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.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.3%
  • Some High School: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 16.8%
  • Some College: 12.3%
  • Associate Degree: 6.0%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 33.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 27.5%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $112,108

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: $845
  • One Bedroom: $1,352
  • Two Bedroom: $1,403
  • Three Bedroom: $1,539
  • Four Bedroom: $2,304

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102 Dakota Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19803-3216

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