2504 Mccawber Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808-4260 $429,900

Beds/Baths: 3/2.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,325
Acreage: 0.27
Age:67 years
Style:
Split Level
MLS#: DENC2086722
Mobile#: 3528
Subdivision: Limestone Gardens
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to your dream home in Limestone Gardens! This beautifully maintained, move-in ready split-level sits on one of the neighborhood’s larger lots, offering plenty of fenced-in outdoor space for fun, pets, or relaxation. Step inside to find gorgeous oak hardwood floors flowing through most of the home, stylishly updated kitchen and bathrooms, and tons of major upgrades already done for you. A marble-tiled foyer sets the tone, leading up to a spacious living room with soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and a stunning feature wall with whitewashed shiplap and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The open layout is perfect for modern living, with a casual dining room featuring a built-in custom bench, loads of extra cabinetry, and sliders that lead to a large deck—ideal for hosting gatherings or enjoying morning coffee. The adjacent kitchen has soft-close cabinets, gray granite counters, a farmhouse ceramic sink, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a sleek range hood, and a built-in wine fridge for entertaining in style. Head downstairs to a large family room perfect for movie nights or relaxing weekends, complete with a fully renovated marble-tiled full bath. This level also includes a convenient laundry room and direct garage access. Upstairs, a beautiful iron railing overlooks the living room, leading you to three bright guest bedrooms and a jaw-dropping hall bathroom featuring a double vanity, custom floor tile, and classic subway tile accents. The spacious primary bedroom is your private retreat, complete with a huge walk-in closet fitted with a smart organizational system. Additional highlights include a new roof in 2018, mostly updated windows, a new water heater 2022, and an expanded driveway. Located in the sought-after Red Clay school district and just minutes from shopping, Delcastle Park, and major highways—this home truly has it all. All that’s left to do is unpack and enjoy!

Taxes: $2,977
Home Assoc: $10/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas Available, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 150 Amps, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Partial , Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Marble Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s), Patio(s), Sidewalks

Lot
Irregular Lot, Level Lot, Fully Fenced

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Public Elementary (27 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 0.99 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.33 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.34 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 1.36 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.64 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 2.09 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.15 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.15 mi
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 2.53 mi
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.57 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.04 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.5 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.64 mi
North Star Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 3.71 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.83 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.93 mi
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.35 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.36 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.4 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.53 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.66 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.68 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 4.72 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 4.76 mi
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.78 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 4.92 mi

Public Middle (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.28 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.4 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.15 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 2.35 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.24 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.64 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.93 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.4 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.53 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.66 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.78 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 4.93 mi

Public High (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 0.64 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.89 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.92 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.15 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.3 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.64 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.93 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 4.16 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.3 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 4.3 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.4 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.53 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.61 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 4.66 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 4.84 mi

Private (18 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.39 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.82 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 1.42 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.44 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.57 mi
Limestone Hills Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.45 mi
The Independence School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Newark 2.9 mi
Towle Institute Christian (no specific denomination) 4–12 Newark 3 mi
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 3.26 mi
The Hockessin Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Hockessin 3.39 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 3.39 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.53 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.58 mi
Holy Angels School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newark 3.9 mi
Cacc Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Hockessin 4.06 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 4.18 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.76 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19808), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $58,352

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 2,764
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.50
  • Households w/ Children: 52%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 11,629 (73.0%)
  • Rented: 3,523 (22.1%)
  • Vacant: 784 (4.9%)
  • Total: 15,936

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: 38,657
Households: 15,152
Median Age: 43.60

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: 3.0%
  • Some High School: 4.2%
  • High School Graduate: 30.7%
  • Some College: 17.2%
  • Associate Degree: 7.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 22.2%
  • Graduate Degree: 15.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $78,546

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: $1,083
  • One Bedroom: $986
  • Two Bedroom: $1,154
  • Three Bedroom: $1,669
  • Four Bedroom: $1,766

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2504 Mccawber Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808-4260

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