605 Birmingham Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804-2237 $330,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,875
Acreage: 0.12
Age:72 years
Style:
Colonial, Traditional
MLS#: DENC2078410
Subdivision: Woodcrest
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 605 Birmingham Ave in the sought-after WoodCrest community! This charming colonial home offers a classic floor plan with plenty of inviting spaces. Freshly painted interiors and hardwood floors throughout most of the home create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Major updates include a roof replacement in 2011, a newer HVAC system from 2020, and updated windows. The private, fenced backyard is spacious and perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Step onto the covered front porch and enter into a bright living room that flows seamlessly into the dining room and a cozy den beyond. The dining room connects to the kitchen, which features a gas range and refrigerator, and leads to a lovely screened three-season sunroom. A versatile main-level room, currently used as an office/den, offers a separate entrance from the front exterior and access through the pantry area off the kitchen. New shelving in the pantry/storage area is included. Upstairs, you'll find three well-sized, sun-filled bedrooms and a charming full bath. The lower level features a full basement with ample storage, a workshop area, and a non-functioning former WC. Shelving and benches are included. There is a chair lift from kitchen to basement, that will be included or removed at Buyer's choosing. Located on a desirable inside street, this home offers easy access to Boxwood Rd, Route 141, and I-95, with shops, dining, and public transportation just beyond the neighborhood. The WoodCrest Civic Association facebook site lists a nearby community pool available for a fee. CIvic Association Fee in 2024 was $10/annual - voluntary. Don't miss this opportunity to own a wonderful home in a fantastic location! Property is being sold in "as-is, where-is" condition.

Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Den: Main
Kitchen: Main
Screened Porch: Main
Storage Room: Main
Family Room: Main

Taxes: $1,038
Home Assoc: $15/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated
Elem. School: Richey Mid. School: Skyline High School: John Dickinson

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Cable TV Available

Garage/Parking
Driveway, On Street

Interior
Attic, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Pantry, Full Basement, Partial , Unfinished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Concrete Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Wood Flooring, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls

Exterior
Block Foundation, Slab Foundation, Pitched Roof, Aluminum Siding, Block Exterior, Brick Exterior, Concrete Exterior, Mixed Exterior, Extensive Hardscape, Other, Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Awning(s), Gutter System

Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Private Lot, Privacy Fence, Rear Fence, Wood Fence

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Public Elementary (38 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.33 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.65 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.72 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.76 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.03 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.26 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 2.35 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 2.61 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 2.75 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.04 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.15 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.16 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 3.17 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.23 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 3.24 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.44 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 3.49 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.54 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.57 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.63 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 3.72 mi
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.75 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 3.81 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.93 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 3.94 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.1 mi
Charter School of New Castle Charter School of New Castle K–8 New Castle 4.11 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.21 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 4.45 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.49 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.78 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.8 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.8 mi
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 4.89 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 4.89 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.96 mi

Public Middle (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.76 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 2.48 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.64 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 2.7 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 3.01 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.23 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.44 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 3.52 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.57 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.49 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.58 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.83 mi

Public High (18 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 0.27 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 0.91 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.43 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.76 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 2.52 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.53 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.23 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.44 mi
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 3.57 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.57 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 3.63 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 3.64 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.73 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.9 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.07 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.37 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.49 mi

Private (31 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.51 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.01 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 2.37 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.05 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.08 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.15 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.21 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 3.27 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.28 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.34 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 3.4 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.44 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.45 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 3.48 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.61 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 3.63 mi
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 3.87 mi
Delaware Valley Classical School Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 New Castle 3.89 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 3.96 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 3.98 mi
Harvest Christain Academy Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 New Castle 4 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 4.03 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.1 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.14 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 4.32 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 4.35 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.4 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.56 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.9 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 4.9 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19804), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 23
  • Average salary of people in this community: $42,582

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 2,300
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.55
  • Households w/ Children: 51%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 4,916 (65.6%)
  • Rented: 1,955 (26.1%)
  • Vacant: 621 (8.3%)
  • Total: 7,492

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: 17,511
Households: 6,871
Median Age: 39.50

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: 5.5%
  • Some High School: 10.9%
  • High School Graduate: 39.0%
  • Some College: 19.2%
  • Associate Degree: 6.0%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 14.1%
  • Graduate Degree: 5.2%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $61,684

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).

  • One Bedroom: $741
  • Two Bedroom: $1,140
  • Three Bedroom: $1,448
  • Four Bedroom: $1,632

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville , (302) 571-8855

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605 Birmingham Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804-2237

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