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501 Essex Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19804

$375,000

Home List Price

$4,453*

Closing Credit

0 Baths
1,475 SqFt
$254/SqFt
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501 Essex Ave, Wilmington$375,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeDuplex
ParkingGarage - Front Entry, Oversized, Detached Garage, Driveway
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1950
HeatingHot Water, Radiant
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
BasementYes
MLS #DENC2069352
Lot Size0.16 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(PENDING)

About 501 Essex Ave

Remodeled from top to bottom! This 4-bedroom Cape Cod features hardwood floors throughout, a brand new kitchen & remodeled baths, first-floor primary suite (or office), adorable sunroom, wood-burning fireplace, full basement, walk-up attic, large outdoor patio, and a 2-car oversized garage with an apartment overtop! And all of this, within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Step inside this charming home to beautiful refinished hardwood floors extending throughout the adjoining living room & dining room combination with a wood-burning fireplace in the center of it all. An arched doorway leads to the dining room and brand new kitchen featuring bright white cabinetry with dimmable undermount and overhead lighting , granite countertops, stainless undermount sink, and access outside to the patio, perfect for grilling, dining, and relaxing outdoors. Back inside, you will find the main floor primary bedroom (or home office), with en-suite bath, and the cheery sunroom with exposed brick wall and access outside to the back yard and patio. Hardwood floors extend upstairs and throughout all 3 additional bedrooms (each with a remote-controlled ceiling fan) and a full remodeled bathroom. The front bedroom has access to a full walk-up attic for storage or to finish as extra living space, a bedroom, or recreation space, should your needs require it. This home boasts so many valuable upgrades and bonus features including the oversized detached garage with a 1-bedroom apartment overtop with a full kitchen and full bath. The current rental can be maintained for years to come, providing substantial help with your mortgage. Or, with just 60 days notice, it is yours to use as a guest house, in-law suite, studio, office, hangout space, or whatever your imagination can conjure up! Valuable updates include new windows in the kitchen & dining room (and replacement windows throughout), all new fixtures including ceiling fans and interior/exterior lighting, newly refinished hardwood floors, new garage door openers with warranty, new hot water heater in the apartment, new landscaping, newly sealed driveway, and fresh new paint inside and out! Inspections completed for chimney, HVAC, pest/termite, and electrical. Move right into this like-new house and make it your home. OR, use this as an investment opportunity and rent one or both properties!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 1,475 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (302) 351-5000
  • Listing Agent: Michael E McKee

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Oven, Electric Range, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Laminated
  • Interior: Attic, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Exterior Lighting

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Detached Garage, Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Side Yard(s), Back Yard
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • H.B. Dupont Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Richardson Park Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 501 Essex

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $375,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $254/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,449
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$321.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$197

Avg. Days On Market

19

# of Sold Homes

189

501 Essex Ave vs Wilmington

32 DAYS ON ROCKET

+13 Days

$375,000

+$53.6K More

$254/SqFt

+$57 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $53.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $57/SqFt more than other homes in Wilmington, DE.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #DENC2069352

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (302) 351-5000
  • Listing Agent: Michael E McKee

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,449$72,500
2020$2,455$72,500
2019$2,404$72,500
2018$2,376$72,500
2017$2,268$72,500

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10
  • Richardson Park Elementary School

  • 16 Idella Ave

  • 0.36 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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5
/10
  • H.B. Dupont Middle School

  • 735 Meeting House Rd

  • 7.20 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,944. Residents of Wilmington, DE typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Rocket HomesDelawareNew Castle CountyWilmington19804501 Essex Ave

This home is located at 501 Essex Ave in Wilmington, DE and zip code 19804 in the Bellemoor neighborhood. This 1,475 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 02, 2024 and is currently priced at $375,000.

While more than 75 listings in Wilmington, DE in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 52 listings sold at asking price, and more than 62 were sold below. The number of listings in Wilmington, DE increased by 3.6% between September 2024 and October 2024. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $321,375, while the average time on the real estate market was 19 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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