Located in New Castle County
From farmland to the first suburb of Northern Delaware, Elsmere was developed at the turn of the 20th century to attract Wilmington commuters. “There’s lots of activity in the market there. I’ve had things sell really quickly and gotten really good results,” says Marvine Jenkins, a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has 20 years of real estate experience.
There is a wide range of residences throughout Elsmere, from spacious single-family homes to row houses with smaller yards. While most row houses have a similar two-story brick layout, single-family homes come in all shapes and sizes with a different architectural style around every corner. Home prices can be anywhere from $170,000 to $360,000. There are a total of about 2,750 homes in the neighborhood. The average number of days on the market for Elsmere is half the national average. Some homes date as far back as 1915 with newer construction as recent as 2002. Homes can be anywhere from 800 to 2,000 square feet and rest on lots between 1,700 square feet and 0.4 acres.
Houses and businesses run along Kirkwood Highway, where residents enjoy an eclectic mix of restaurants. Serpe & Sons Bakery is a family-run eatery famous for its tomato pies. The bakery also offers Italian pastries, custom cakes and fresh bread. Many residents start their day with a fresh cup of coffee at Legal Grounds Café where they add to the experience with their beautiful latte art. Casapulla’s has been a community staple since 1956 thanks to their hearty steaks and subs. Elsmere is home to the original location of the sub-shop chain. Many locals pick up groceries from Bacalao Fresh Super Market. There are additional options at Prices Corner Shopping Center, just a mile outside the neighborhood which has a Target, J.C. Penney and several other stores.
Austin D. Baltz Elementary received a B rating from Niche and shares a building with the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Stanton Middle School is another option that received a C-plus rating from Niche and serves about 650 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Thomas McKean High School has a C-plus rating from Niche and serves about 940 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1.
There are many parks throughout Elsmere, including Fairgrounds Park, the former site of the Delaware State Fair in the early 1900s. While it’s now home to two ball fields, the park is still used for community events. There are plenty of playgrounds in easy reach as well. And Elsmere Dog Park is a popular spot for pet owners whose four legged friends enjoy the ability to free roam and play on obstacles. Maple Avenue Park has an updated playground, picnic tables and benches. Vilone Park is known for its peaceful atmosphere, playground and baseball field, a well-used spot for community pickup games.
Public buses operate along Kirkwood Highway to help residents get around the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Whether it's for work or leisure, locals can quickly get to Downtown Wilmington, just 4 miles away.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Tammy Duering
RE/MAX Excellence - Kennett Square
(610) 646-5682
85 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$110,000 Price
Brittany Fox
RE/MAX Chesapeake
(302) 279-5645
72 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$270,000 Price
Anoma Newman
Bryan Realty Group
(302) 240-9262
30 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$190,000 Price
Robert Miller
Luke Real Estate
(484) 779-6020
99 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$200,000 Price
Victoria Lawson
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(856) 517-2783
149 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$285,000 Price
Lauri Brockson
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
(302) 268-9537
179 Total Sales
3 in Elsmere
$155K - $195K Price Range
On average, homes in Elsmere, DE sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Elsmere, DE over the last 12 months is $245,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,260 - $1,530 per month
$2,300 per month
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