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906 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-4928 $1,000,000

Beds/Baths: 6/3.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 6,425
Acreage: 0.77
Age:104 years
Style:
Victorian
MLS#: DENC2055952
Subdivision: Liftwood
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 906 Shipley Road! Here is a rare opportunity to own a one of a kind 6 bed, 3.5 bath, updated Victorian home on a large lot in the Brandywine Valley. This estate has a deep and fun history, and was known to host lavish parties during prohibition. Location is everything and this home is conveniently nestled in the heart of North Wilmington and close to I-95, Route 202, Amtrak and Septa Train Stations, everything that the Brandywine Valley / North Wilmington has to offer, Philadelphia, fine dining, shopping and more. You will immediately be greeted by the elegant curb appeal of the well manicured landscaping and the stately stone & hardie board siding. Start your tour inside the foyer where you are met with an abundance of natural light and real, wide-plank hardwood floors. The first floor boasts multiple spacious living spaces with fireplace centerpieces and charming historical details throughout. The eat-in kitchen has been updated with high quality cabinetry, quartz countertops, recessed lighting, new flooring, and modern fixtures & appliances. There is a half bathroom located on the main level as well. On the second level you will find three spacious bedrooms and two completely renovated bathrooms, of which includes the expansive master suite featuring a completely renovated ensuite with double vanity, walk-in waterfall shower with tile surrounds, and a separate soaking tub. Continue to the third level where you will find three additional spacious bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom. The partially finished basement features a brick fireplace centerpiece and could provide additional living space / storage. Continue your tour outside where you will find the expansive stone paver patio terrace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A detached structure with electricity is also available on this large lot, ideal for storage, a pool house, or can be converted into additional living space / an in-law suite. The opportunities are endless with this property - schedule your tour today!

Taxes: $6,654
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*: 2.5 % Of Gross
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Septic, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Bar, Built-Ins, Full Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Mantel(s), Stone Fireplace, Free Standing Fireplace, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits

Exterior
Permanent Foundation, Stone Exterior, Boat Storage, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Gutter System

Lot
Cleared Lot, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level Lot, Rear Yard, Partially Fenced, Privacy Fence

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The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (25 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 0.95 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.02 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 1.34 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.34 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.94 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.99 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 2.2 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.32 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 2.39 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.59 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 2.59 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.68 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 2.74 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.83 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.83 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 2.83 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 2.84 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.99 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.04 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.23 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.32 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 3.8 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.39 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.52 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–5 Garnet Valley 4.77 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.34 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.95 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.59 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.04 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 3.57 mi
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.84 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.39 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.52 mi

Public High (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 0.89 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.39 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 2.58 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.59 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.67 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 2.68 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.04 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.11 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 4.11 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.39 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.4 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 4.52 mi

Private (33 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.16 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.62 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 0.95 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.05 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 1.37 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.71 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.74 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.91 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.92 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.01 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 2.15 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 2.19 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.21 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.23 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.35 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 2.57 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 2.68 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.74 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 2.78 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 2.87 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 2.93 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 3.04 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.06 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.11 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.17 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.21 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.31 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 3.32 mi
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.36 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.47 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.77 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.13 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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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Crown Homes Real Estate , (302) 504-6147

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Listing data as of 4/27/2024.

906 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-4928

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