2226 W 17Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806-2424 $695,000

Open House: Sun, Nov 17, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Beds/Baths: 3/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,475
Acreage: 0.06
Age:105 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2071868
Subdivision: Highlands
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Charming brick twin home in The Highlands seamlessly blends historic character with modern updates! Completely renovated, the home boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.1 baths, offering both comfort and style. The inviting front porch is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the neighborhood. The gorgeous kitchen is a true highlight, featuring modern finishes while maintaining the home's classic charm with a large center island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom lighting. The breakfast room offers a cozy spot for morning meals or a perfect at-home office space. Rich hardwood floors extend throughout the main living areas, and new windows bathe the space in natural light. Plantation shutters add a touch of elegance and privacy. A large, traditional dining room offers ample space for family gatherings and formal entertaining, with its classic design enhancing the home's historic appeal. The formal living room is accented with built-ins, adding functionality and character. The staircase, with its beautiful wainscoting, leads to the upper floors, where you'll find a vaulted ceiling in the primary bedroom, complemented by an exposed brick wall that adds a rustic yet modern feel. The luxurious primary bath is a true retreat, showcasing a custom-tiled shower that enhances the home's attention to detail. The 2nd floor houses 2 additional bedrooms plus a renovated full hall bath. The finished basement with an outside entrance and convenient powder room provides additional living space with endless possibilities. The home is equipped with dual-zoned heating and central air for year-round comfort. Outside, the fully fenced rear yard with a beautiful patio is perfect for entertaining or quiet outdoor relaxation. This home is a perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary updates, offering both functionality and style for modern living all located within blocks to Rockford and Stapler Parks, Trolley Square, and downtown Wilmington!

Primary Bed: 15 X 15 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 11 X 10 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 17 X 15 - Upper 1
Living Room: 25 X 15 - Main
Dining Room: 15 X 14 - Main
Kitchen: 15 X 13 - Main
Breakfast Room: 15 X 6 - Main

Taxes: $3,036
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Outside Entrance Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior

Lot
Rear Fence

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Public Elementary (28 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.18 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 1.1 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 1.21 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.22 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 1.42 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.58 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.65 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 1.68 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.68 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 1.92 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.93 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.01 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 2.09 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.13 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.43 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.56 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.84 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.24 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.62 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.93 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.03 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.08 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.64 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 4.67 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 4.71 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.71 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.93 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 0.89 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.22 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.58 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.68 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.93 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.94 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 3.12 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.48 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.39 mi

Public High (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 1.1 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.1 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.22 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 1.42 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.58 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 1.65 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.68 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.84 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.93 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.05 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 2.85 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.15 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.51 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.71 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.91 mi

Private (31 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.28 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 0.51 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.56 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 0.74 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 0.82 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 0.94 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.1 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.14 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.24 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.37 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 1.41 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.51 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 1.51 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.52 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.6 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 1.65 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.8 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 1.89 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.07 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.21 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 2.46 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.5 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.52 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.55 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 2.66 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.73 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.04 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 3.26 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 3.54 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.62 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 4.07 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19806), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 22
  • Average salary of people in this community: $78,934

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 5,068
  • Household Size (ppl): 1.83
  • Households w/ Children: 23%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 2,714 (46.8%)
  • Rented: 2,478 (42.7%)
  • Vacant: 606 (10.5%)
  • Total: 5,798

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: 9,887
Households: 5,192
Median Age: 41.10

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: 1.3%
  • Some High School: 2.4%
  • High School Graduate: 11.8%
  • Some College: 14.7%
  • Associate Degree: 4.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 36.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.2%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $77,591

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: $673
  • One Bedroom: $1,031
  • Two Bedroom: $1,394
  • Three Bedroom: $1,762
  • Four Bedroom: $1,635

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2226 W 17Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806-2424

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