129 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-4529 $750,000

Beds/Baths: 4/3.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,750
Acreage: 0.28
Age:69 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: DENC2040942
Mobile#: 8341
Subdivision: Alapocas
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

The charm of this beautiful Alapocas brick colonial home situated on a corner lot starts right at the front door! Come up the landscaped walk way to the slate stoop and original 6 panel wood screen door. Once inside, you are greeted by the 2 story foyer which is bright from the sidelights of the front door as well as the brass chandelier. Continue into the formal living room and sit by the natural gas fireplace that features a brick facade which extends the entirety of the wall. The back wall of the living room features the stunning original windows and glass doors. Adjacent the formal living room is the formal dining room which offers a built in hutch and crown molding. Step down into light filled sunroom from both the formal living room through the original wrought iron 10 pane glass French doors and also from the formal dining room through the sliding glass door. This stunning step down sunroom features a wood paneled vaulted ceiling with ceiling fans, slate floors, the original brick exterior wall, and built in sunken planter. Enjoy this heated room all year round. The sliding glass doors provide a panoramic view of the backyard and terrace featuring Belgian Block Landscaping, Acuba Additions and fresh mulch. To the right of the foyer is the kitchen with separate breakfast room. The kitchen offers butcher block counter tops and tile backsplash as well as Kitchen Aid and Jennair appliances. Enjoy your morning coffee in the breakfast room sitting at the built in bay window. The breakfast room also features a tray ceiling and access to the side yard. Off the breakfast is the convenient mudroom with built in shelving, first floor laundry room and entrance to the garage. To the left of the foyer is the hall leading to the powder room, family room and guest suite. Step down into the family room which also has sliding glass doors with built in blinds to the backyard brick terrace. Custom built in shelving, cathedral ceiling, charming globe lights and painted brick wall complete this cozy family room. The guest room is complete with 3 piece en suite bath. Take notice of the exposed brick and unique open wood beamed ceiling in the guest bedroom. The wide 2 story wood staircase is filled with light from the grand window on the landing. Upstairs find the full hall bath updated with Corian counter tops and tile flooring. Off the hall is 2 additional bedrooms one of which features built in shelving. The upstairs is complete with the primary bedroom including dressing area and en suite bath. Off the dressing area featuring 4 separate closets is the three piece primary bathroom. Across the room you will find even more closets and charming built in window seat. The basement offers unlimited possibilities. Create a gaming room, sitting room and the perfect wine cellar which already features a sink. Basement is complete with plenty of storage and the rough in for a bathroom. Updates include Eco-Star Imitation Slate Roof + Ec0-Star Copper Snow Guards + Eco-Star Hip and Ridge with 50 year Warranty, Trane HVAC, electrical outlet installed for electric car charging station, Pella Windows and 6 Pella Sliding doors with built in shades, and double hung Marvin windows, Hot Water Heater (2020) and Lightning Protection. Throughout the home you will find all of the original charming details from exposed brick, wood panel doors, crown molding, original door knobs, and stunning windows that desirable Alapocas is known for. This home has been meticulously maintained by the original owners, pride of ownership shows!

Living Room: 24 X 13 - Main
Dining Room: 13 X 13 - Main
Kitchen: 13 X 14 - Main
Breakfast Room: 14 X 10 - Main
Laundry: 8 X 12 - Main
Sun/Florida Room: 36 X 10 - Main
Half Bath: Main
Den: 23 X 12 - Main
Bedroom 1: 13 X 9 - Main
Bathroom 1: Main
Primary Bed: 15 X 14 - Upper 1
Primary Bath: Upper 1
Other: 13 X 8 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 12 X 13 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 13 X 11 - Upper 1
Basement: 23 X 18 - Lower 1
Hobby Room: 8 X 13 - Lower 1

Taxes: $5,034
Home Assoc: $475/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
Elem. School: LombardyMid. School: SpringerHigh School: Brandywine

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
90% Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Garage - Side Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Built-Ins, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Partially Finished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Plaster Walls, Skylights, Double Hung Windows, Six Panel Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Security System

Exterior
Block Foundation, Pitched Roof, Block Exterior, Brick Exterior, Brick Porch/Deck, Patio(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks

Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Corner Lot/Unit

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Public Elementary (28 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 0.8 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.08 mi
Highlands Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.12 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.2 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 1.24 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 1.3 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.53 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.63 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.71 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 1.75 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 1.83 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.86 mi
Bancroft School (The) Christina School District 1–7 Wilmington 2.04 mi
Bayard School (The) Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 2.23 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.73 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.75 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 2.8 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–5 Wilmington 2.83 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.3 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.39 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.67 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.96 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 4.3 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.54 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.63 mi
Sussex Montessori School Sussex Montessori School K–3 New Castle 4.71 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.82 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 0.89 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 1.3 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 1.9 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.46 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 2.8 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Gateway Lab School Gateway Lab School 3–8 Wilmington 4.38 mi

Public High (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 1.3 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 1.4 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.73 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.29 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.39 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 2.4 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.5 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 2.8 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.81 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.87 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 3.9 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.32 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.34 mi
Brandywine SITE Brandywine School District 12 Claymont 4.93 mi

Private (26 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 0.2 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 0.57 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist 1–8 Wilmington 1.06 mi
Ursuline Academy (Pk-12) Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.35 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–1 Wilmington 1.5 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 1.52 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.53 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.53 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.58 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.6 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.62 mi
Urban Promise School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Wilmington 1.7 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.76 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.9 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.98 mi
Harvest Christian Academy - Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Wilmington 2.21 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 2.22 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.33 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–K Wilmington 2.52 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 4–12 Wilmington 2.78 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian K–8 Wilmington 3.39 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.88 mi
Children S House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.14 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Wilmington 4.25 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 New Castle 4.96 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: $94,897

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,704
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.50
  • Households w/ Children: 54%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,242 (84.2%)
  • Rented: 1,144 (13.3%)
  • Vacant: 212 (2.5%)
  • Total: 8,598

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: 21,484
Households: 8,386
Median Age: 46.40

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: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 16.8%
  • Some College: 12.3%
  • Associate Degree: 6.0%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 33.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 27.5%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $112,108

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: $845
  • One Bedroom: $1,352
  • Two Bedroom: $1,403
  • Three Bedroom: $1,539
  • Four Bedroom: $2,304

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129 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-4529

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