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262 Birch Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805
$185,000
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Property Description
Better-than-ever townhome on Birch Ave.! Appreciate this well-maintained, newly replaced roof 2-story, all-brick townhome nestled just off Kirkwood Highway. This air-conditioned 3BRs/1 full bath is an end-unit, which offers extra light and extra privacy and boasts fence that borders side of property. It's located in the City of Elsmere, tucked in calm community of Elsmere Gardens. It offers plenty off-street parking for everyday ease. Center sidewalk leads to elevated, apex covered large front porch, which is great perch for listening to quiet background hum of neighborhood life and enjoying weekday after dinner relaxation and weekend morning coffee. Step through ½ glass inset/wood front door to approximately 1,225 sq. ft. of living space. Main space is beautiful blend of light/dark grained hardwood floors and equally sleek and pretty SS/wood ceiling fan. FR/LR is generous in size and features narrow bumped-out wall that creates slight recess which makes alcoves on either side, perfect for set of tall slim bookcases or hutches. There's ample room for collection of couches and chairs that can be arranged for conversation area, along with TV and more. It's easy to create color and softness with addition of area rug, making it approachable space that is easy to live in! Arched doorway, a distinct architectural element of a 1944-built home lends grace to interior and leads into spacious DR. 2 sets of double windows create corner of natural light, while handsome hardwood floors continue to offer warm and welcoming ambiance. Window on front wall combined with window on side wall create cross breeze on cool day or early evening and room has appealing blend of charm and character. Amazing allotment of natural light make it great sunlit place to share everyday meals or entertain friends! Kitchen features nice-quality cabinets with pewter pulls/handles, rectangle-designed backsplash and mix of appliances. Hardwood staircase trimmed in dark wood railing leads to upper level. 2 roomy secondary BRs with sizable closets fan out along with full bath. Primary BR is larger than 2 secondary BRs, measuring approximately 11 x 12 with big closet, offering plenty of room for his-and-her clothing. It offers wonderful space and has nice views. Big unfinished LL has laundry facilities and tons of storage. Also, playroom possibility! Steps from main level lead down and out to big, scenic backyard. Home is merely few turns away from Kirkwood Highway corridor with restaurants, shops, banks, businesses, convenience/grocery stores, gas stations and more perched along each side. Enjoy straight less-than-10-minute drive to City of Wilmington and comfortable cruise to I-95. Easy, everyday living in Elsmere Gardens townhome!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 262 Birch Ave
General
- Sold For: $185,000
- Taxes: $1,537 (2021)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- MLS ID: DENC2003588
- Added to Site: 1, 003 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Laundry: Basement, Lower 1
Parking
- Parking Type: Other, Alley
Location
- Area: Elsmere/Newport/Pike Creek (30903)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: Elsmere Gardens
- Subdivision: Elsmere Gardens
- Cross Streets: Kirkwood HWY
- Driving Directions: Take Kirkwood HWY towards Wilmington. Make a right on Filbert to end of the street, then right and right to Birch Avenue.
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
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Windows: Screens
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,225
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,225 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,225 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1944
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 28.50 x 107.90
- Zoning: 19R2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $138.78
- Assessment Year: 2021
- School Tax: $960
- City/TownTax: $456
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $121
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $38,900
- Tax Amount: $1,537
- Tax Year: 2021
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1225
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 657
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Schools
Schools serving 262 Birch Ave
School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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1500 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi | |
3130 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi | |
301 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 | 9-12 | 4.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 262 Birch Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/13/2021
Sold
$185,000
8.82%
MLS
7/28/2021
Listed
$170,000
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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.
262 Birch Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 (MLS# DENC2003588) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $185,000 on September 13, 2021. Want to learn more about 262 Birch Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.