718 Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805-2854 $1,075,000

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Beds/Baths: 5/3.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,125
Acreage: 0.25
Age:97 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2086118
Subdivision: Wawaset Park
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to an exquisite sanctuary of elegance and comfort at 718 Greenhill Avenue in historic Wawaset Park, Wilmington, DE. This timeless stone Dutch colonial home, built in 1928, encompasses an impressive 3,125 square feet of refined living space, set on a generous quarter acre lot with views of the golf course and nightly sunsets. Step inside to discover the graceful charm of this 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath abode. The heart of the home features a beautifully updated kitchen with a butler's pantry, seamlessly blending modern convenience with classic style. Adjacent, the family room exudes warmth with a vaulted ceiling, skylight, and a gas fireplace amidst built-in features. Entertain with sophistication in the elegant dining room, spacious formal living room with wood burning fireplace, or retreat to the sun porch, perfect for a quiet nook or an inspiring home office. The main floor also boasts a convenient laundry area, adding to the home's practical allure. Upstairs, the primary suite is a haven of luxury, offering a spacious bedroom, a dressing room complemented by built-in storage, and an opulently renovated marble bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor, while the third floor provides two more bedrooms and another recently renovated full bathroom. Indulge in the serenity of the low-maintenance gardens and relax on the EP Henry stone paver patio, perfect for hosting or unwinding. Completing this splendid offering is a 1½-car garage and convenient driveway parking, making access both effortless and secure. Experience the harmonious blend of historic charm and contemporary upgrades in this captivating home, poised to offer the finest in gracious living.

Taxes: $6,979
Home Assoc: $190/Semi-Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Electric, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers, Lower Floor Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Detached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Basement Drainage System, Outside Entrance Basement, Unfinished Basement, Wood Flooring, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Replacement Windows, Security System

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Shingle Roof, Slate Roof, Stone Exterior, Stucco Exterior, Balcony, Patio(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot
Level Lot, Golf Course View

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Public Elementary (30 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.76 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 0.89 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.13 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.17 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.2 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.43 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.5 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 1.54 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 1.74 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 1.85 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.88 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.05 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 2.13 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.33 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.43 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 2.58 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.69 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.93 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.01 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.06 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.52 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 4.15 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.6 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.63 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 4.82 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.87 mi
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 4.94 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 4.95 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 5 mi

Public Middle (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 0.9 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.17 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.2 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.5 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.05 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.45 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 2.6 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.03 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.1 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.84 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.87 mi

Public High (17 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 0.55 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 0.55 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.17 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.2 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.5 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 1.68 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 1.88 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.97 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.05 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.06 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 2.38 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.6 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.32 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.03 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.29 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.74 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.87 mi

Private (34 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.57 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 0.65 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 0.82 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.85 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 0.94 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 1.03 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.22 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 1.46 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.49 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.51 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.55 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.65 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.68 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 1.79 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 1.87 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.91 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 2 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.1 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.18 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.54 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 2.92 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.08 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.09 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 3.16 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.31 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.61 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 3.76 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 4.02 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.18 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.52 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 4.53 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.74 mi
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19805), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 22
  • Average salary of people in this community: $40,573

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 7,227
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.55
  • Households w/ Children: 67%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,776 (44.8%)
  • Rented: 7,080 (40.8%)
  • Vacant: 2,486 (14.3%)
  • Total: 17,342

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: 38,457
Households: 14,856
Median Age: 34.40

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.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 7.0%
  • Some High School: 8.9%
  • High School Graduate: 41.2%
  • Some College: 15.5%
  • Associate Degree: 5.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 13.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 8.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $47,885

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: $800
  • One Bedroom: $855
  • Two Bedroom: $1,029
  • Three Bedroom: $1,219
  • Four Bedroom: $1,426

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718 Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805-2854

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