1705 Harvey Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 $475,000

Open House: Sun, Aug 24, 1:00PM-3:00PM, In-Person
Beds/Baths: 3/3.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,975
Acreage: 0.5
Age:104 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2087974
Mobile#: 3656
Subdivision: Ardentown
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Nestled in the charming village of Ardentown, known for its unique history, strong arts and crafts scene, and picturesque wooded landscape, this Colonial-style home in Wilmington, DE, offers a lifestyle of tranquility and charm. Boasting 3 bedrooms and 3.0 bathrooms spread across 2 levels/stories, this property is a true gem waiting to be discovered.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into a spacious family room with elegant crown molding, seamlessly flowing into the custom eat-in kitchen and a pass-through to the stunning 4 season sunroom with ceramic tile flooring, perfect for enjoying the natural surroundings in every season. The main level also features a cozy living room with a brick and marble fireplace, a bedroom with its own full bathroom, and access to the meticulously landscaped yard.
Venturing upstairs, you'll find the primary suite complete with a full bath, walk-in closet, sliders to your private second-level balcony, an additional bedroom, and a versatile professional office that could easily serve as a 4th bedroom, all adorned with corked flooring for an added touch of elegance.
This home offers modern comforts with central A/C, forced air heating, ceiling fans, a kitchen island, and desirable interior and exterior lighting. Outdoor living is a delight with a balcony, and a well-maintained yard. The basement provides a storage area with a convenient bilko door walkout.
Completing this property is a 2-car detached garage with an opener, side yard well maintained, that has potential to be sub-dividable and move-in ready, this residence is a rare find in the coveted village of Arden town. Don't miss the opportunity to make this special home your own. Schedule your showing today!

Bedroom 1: 11 X 12 - Main
Bedroom 2: 20 X 13 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 11 X 13 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 11 X 14 - Main
Living Room: 22 X 14 - Main
Sun/Florida Room: 24 X 12 - Main
Laundry: 6 X 3 - Main
Recreation Room: 11 X 19 - Upper 1
Foyer: 11 X 19 - Main

Taxes: $4,739
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
Elem. School: Forwood Mid. School: Talley High School: Mount Pleasant

Features

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

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Other, Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Full Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Unfinished Basement, Fully Carpeted Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring, Brick Fireplace, Marble Fireplace, Non-Functioning Fireplace, Cathedral Ceilings

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Stone Exterior, Stucco Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Balcony, Porch(es), Street Lights

Lot
Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded

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Public Elementary (22 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 0.99 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.06 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 1.25 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 1.37 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.66 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.26 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 2.26 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–5 Garnet Valley 2.47 mi
Boothwyn Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Boothwyn 2.6 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.7 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.1 mi
Linwood Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Linwood 3.53 mi
Marcus Hook Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Marcus Hook 3.85 mi
Hilltop Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Aston 3.91 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 3.94 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.41 mi
Garnet Valley Elementary School Garnet Valley School District 3–5 Glen Mills 4.47 mi
Concord Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–2 Glen Mills 4.69 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.76 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 4.81 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.86 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.86 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.22 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.68 mi
Chichester Middle School Chichester School District 5–8 Boothwyn 3.18 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.96 mi
Garnet Valley Middle School Garnet Valley School District 6–8 Glen Mills 4.38 mi

Public High (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.96 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.52 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.71 mi
Chichester Senior High School Chichester School District 9–12 Boothwyn 3.24 mi
Garnet Valley High School Garnet Valley School District 9–12 Glen Mills 4.07 mi

Private (22 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.42 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.48 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.06 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.14 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.54 mi
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.6 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.85 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Upper Chichester 3.31 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.37 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 3.43 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 3.52 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 3.64 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 3.73 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 3.87 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.03 mi
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 4.29 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.42 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.61 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 4.73 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 4.73 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 4.81 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.

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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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1705 Harvey Road, Wilmington, DE 19810

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