256 Birch Avenue, Elsmere, DE 19805 - Photo 1

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$190,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,440 Sq. Ft.
Updated 4 days ago

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Property Description

2BR/1BA brick row home in Elsmere Manor with replacement windows and efficient layout. Main level features living room and dining area open to the kitchen. Two bedrooms upstairs. Partially finished walk-out basement adds additional living/storage space. Front porch/deck and rear patio with pergola, swing, and shed. In need of updates-great opportunity to build sweat equity. Sold as-is, where-is.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 256 Birch Ave

General

Sold For: $190,000
Taxes: $2,061 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2100794
Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 2

Exterior

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Alley, Off Street, On Street

Location

Area: Elsmere/Newport/Pike Creek (30903)
County: NEW CASTLE
Subdivision: ELSMERE MANOR
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Cross Streets: Dover Ave
Driving Directions: Kirkwood Highway to Filbert Avenue, right onto Dover Avenue, right onto Birch Avenue. House is on the right.

School Information

School District: Red Clay Consolidated

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories Description: Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,440
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,160 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 960 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 200 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1944
Year Built Source: Estimated
Property Condition: Below Average

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Dimensions: 16 x 108
Zoning: 19R2
Lot Description: Front Yard, Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $195.31
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,625
City/TownTax: $273
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $163
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $225,800
Tax Amount: $2,061
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: See Inclusions/Exclusions Addendum
Inclusions: See Inclusions/Exclusions Addendum

Listed by Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin, Timothy B Carter
Sold by Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville, Brooke Kelly and Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville, Laicee Logue

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Schools

Schools serving 256 Birch Ave

School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School 1500 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805	PK-5	0.6 mi
Stanton Middle School 1800 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	6-8	3.3 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School 301 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19808	8-12	4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 256 Birch Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/28/2026

Sold

$190,000

1.33%

MLS

4/14/2026

Listed

$187,500

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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256 Birch Avenue, Elsmere, DE 19805 (MLS# DENC2100794) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $190,000 on May 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 256 Birch Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Elsmere? You can browse all Elsmere real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

256 Birch Ave Elsmere, DE 19805