304 Walden Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-2424 $560,000

Open House: Sun, Apr 27, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,275
Acreage: 0.27
Age:53 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2080112
Subdivision: Sharpley
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Coming soon in the desirable and conveniently located North Wilmington neighborhood of Sharpley, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial located on picturesque, tree-lined Walden Rd, has been carefully maintained by its current owners. Featuring hardwood floors throughout, an inviting living room with handsome brick gas fireplace, a bright sunroom off the eat-in kitchen, and new thoughtfully planned landscaping featuring an array of native plants, this property has much to offer. Recent upgrades include: newer roof (2013), new water heater (2024), new kitchen disposal and range, recently serviced gas furnace with MERV air filter installed 2010, updated plumbing, and new garage door. Four ample sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including the private primary bath, are located on the second floor. There is pull-down attic access from the second-floor hallway, and a large basement offering plenty of work and storage space. Boasting close proximity to trails, state parks, and the DuPont Country Club, Sharpley offers natural beauty and walkability while providing easy access to North Wilmington shopping, restaurants, businesses, and major roadways, including I-95. Move right in and enjoy making 304 Walden your own as you watch the season change in your own backyard!

Taxes: $4,394
Home Assoc: $75/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
Elem. School: Lombardy Mid. School: Springer High School: Brandywine

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Unfinished Basement, Brick Fireplace, Gas/Propane Fireplace

Exterior
Block Foundation, Aluminum Siding, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Sidewalks

Lot
Suburban

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Public Elementary (26 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.31 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 2.15 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.15 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.55 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.65 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 2.69 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 2.7 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.79 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 3.15 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.18 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.33 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.54 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.55 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.56 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.56 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.58 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.6 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 3.66 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 3.74 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 3.85 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.94 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 4.32 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.34 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 4.77 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–5 Garnet Valley 4.83 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.02 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.53 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 2.61 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.18 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.58 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.94 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.34 mi
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.65 mi

Public High (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.72 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.89 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.09 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.18 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 3.3 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.53 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 3.54 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 3.54 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.58 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.64 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.94 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.34 mi

Private (37 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.31 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.48 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 0.62 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 0.94 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.17 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.38 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 1.48 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.94 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.09 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 2.41 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.47 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.49 mi
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.5 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.59 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.67 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 2.79 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 2.96 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 3.01 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 3.13 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.16 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.23 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.44 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 3.51 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 3.53 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.53 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 3.53 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.66 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.77 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.86 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.88 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.9 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 3.92 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.97 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.24 mi
Centerville Layton School Nonsectarian K–12 Wilmington 4.41 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.59 mi
St Cornelius School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Chadds Ford 4.69 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19803), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 22
  • Average salary of people in this community: $81,783

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,734
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.50
  • Households w/ Children: 55%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,386 (83.0%)
  • Rented: 1,156 (13.0%)
  • Vacant: 356 (4.0%)
  • Total: 8,898

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: 21,867
Households: 8,542
Median Age: 47.50

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: 1.4%
  • Some High School: 2.2%
  • High School Graduate: 18.7%
  • Some College: 12.9%
  • Associate Degree: 5.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 27.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $107,096

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: $855
  • One Bedroom: $1,286
  • Two Bedroom: $1,420
  • Three Bedroom: $1,532
  • Four Bedroom: $2,286

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Listing Courtesy of: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. , (302) 351-5000, rtc@lnf.com

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304 Walden Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-2424

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