8 Ross Road, Wilmington, DE 19810-1144 $499,900

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Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,875
Acreage: 0.24
Age:46 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: DENC2078048
Subdivision: Dartmouth Woods
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Proudly maintained by the original owner since 1979, this expanded, four-bedroom, Cape Cod style home in Dartmouth Woods is ready for it's next owner. Family room and sunroom additions make this house one of the largest in the neighborhood. Arrive to great curb appeal and extra parking in the concrete driveway, Enter to main living space with vaulted ceilings, a brick fireplace and luxury plank flooring. Continue to a wide-open kitchen with an abundance of cabinet space, cherry cabinets, granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and more. There is a dining room with a bright bay window and sliding doors to the sunroom located just off of the kitchen. A spacious family room addition, first floor laundry and a half bath are toward the back of the main level. At the of the first floor, there are two generously sized bedrooms, one of which accesses the renovated hall bathroom. The upper level has two large bedrooms, a full bathroom and plenty of attic storage, A workshop area leads to the one-car garage for even more storage. Additional features of this lovely home include: fresh paint throughout, vinyl replacement windows, updated Trane HVAC, a newer roof, new fixtures and other mechanical improvements. Truly a great value in today's market. Welcome Home.

Taxes: $3,423
Home Assoc: $25/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Electric, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding

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Public Elementary (16 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 0.72 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 0.72 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.37 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.76 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–5 Garnet Valley 2.03 mi
Garnet Valley Elementary School Garnet Valley School District 3–5 Glen Mills 2.84 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.96 mi
Concord Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–2 Glen Mills 3 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.21 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.41 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.55 mi
Boothwyn Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Boothwyn 4.09 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.22 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 4.62 mi
Hilltop Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Aston 4.65 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.97 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.95 mi
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.51 mi
Garnet Valley Middle School Garnet Valley School District 6–8 Glen Mills 2.74 mi
Chichester Middle School Chichester School District 5–8 Boothwyn 4.47 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.55 mi

Public High (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 0.33 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.02 mi
Garnet Valley High School Garnet Valley School District 9–12 Glen Mills 2.72 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.99 mi
Chichester Senior High School Chichester School District 9–12 Boothwyn 4.28 mi

Private (24 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.52 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.71 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 2.08 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 2.29 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 2.39 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.4 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.6 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.86 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.9 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.9 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.24 mi
St Cornelius School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Chadds Ford 3.29 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.3 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Upper Chichester 3.47 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chadds Ford 3.49 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.94 mi
Kindercare Learning Centers Nonsectarian Preschool–K Glen Mills 4.16 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 4.34 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.49 mi
Aardvark Child Care & Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Glen Mills 4.64 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 4.75 mi
St Thomas The Apostle School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glen Mills 4.86 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.9 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 4.93 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19810), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $65,900

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,290
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.65
  • Households w/ Children: 57%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 8,032 (78.5%)
  • Rented: 1,748 (17.1%)
  • Vacant: 449 (4.4%)
  • Total: 10,229

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: 25,978
Households: 9,780
Median Age: 45.30

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: 1.2%
  • Some High School: 1.8%
  • High School Graduate: 22.7%
  • Some College: 15.8%
  • Associate Degree: 7.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 28.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 22.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $93,497

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: $1,027
  • One Bedroom: $1,004
  • Two Bedroom: $1,205
  • Three Bedroom: $1,570
  • Four Bedroom: $1,923

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8 Ross Road, Wilmington, DE 19810-1144

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