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Magnolia is a rural enclave in central Delaware
For over a decade, the Magnolia Restaurant has served three meals daily under one of the few traffic lights in Magnolia itself, a rural community in central Delaware. The lone eatery embodies the quaint feel of the area, where rolling farmland blends with subdivisions just south of Dover. Magnolia's main intersection is surrounded by quiet landscapes and single-family homes, and locals look to the community for an escape from the city. “Magnolia proper is probably one of the smallest towns in the area,” says Maggie Haass, a co-owner and broker with Burns & Ellis Realtors. “It is literally just one stoplight and a diner at that intersection, but Magnolia is the whole area surrounding the downtown.” Magnolia retains its serenity while continuing to grow, with several developments under construction. It is also popular with military families due to its proximity to Dover Air Force Base.
Colonial-style homes in Magnolia offer timeless curb appeal and spacious lots.
The Magnolia water tower stands above a quiet townscape of homes and businesses just south of Dover.
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Single-family homes and new constructions in Magnolia
Many homes in Magnolia are single-family properties located in subdivisions, which are interspersed throughout the community. “There are just larger hopes and lots of new constructions in Magnolia,” Haass says. “There are colonial-style homes, contemporary homes and modern farmhouses, for the most part.” Contemporary homes tend to have ranch-style or Craftsman architecture.
Many were built after 2000 and are mostly in the Magnolia Estates and the 55-plus K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills subdivisions, both of which are still in development. “Magnolia is known for big subdivisions with some amenities within them, like pools and clubhouses,” Haass says. Magnolia Estates offers a playground and gazebo, while Hatteras Hillas has a clubhouse and walking trails. Prices in Magnolia typically range between $350,000 and $600,000.
This two-story single-family home reflects Magnolia’s suburban growth and well-kept residential streets.
Ranch-style homes in Magnolia offer spacious lawns and peaceful surroundings ideal for suburban living.
Single-family homes in Magnolia feature spacious driveways, green lawns, and quiet suburban surroundings.
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Traveling around central Delaware
Delaware State Route 1 runs along the east side of Magnolia and is a main thoroughfare in eastern Delaware. Dover, the state capital, is less than 10 miles north of central Magnolia. “It is excellent for commuters,” Haass says. “Lots of people live in Magnolia, then jump on Route 1 and work in New Castle County or Dover. Everything in Delaware is pretty close together.” Wilmington is about 60 miles north. Major cities, like Baltimore and Washington, are each over 90 miles west. DART buses have stops along Main Street. Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus is around 7 miles north of central Magnolia.
If you need a ride, DART has several bus stops throughout Downtown Dover.
Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus, located about 7 miles north of Magnolia, offers modern healthcare and emergency...
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Students from Magnolia attend four area schools
Kids can start at Star Hill Elementary School, which receives a C-plus from Niche and serves pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Allen Frear Elementary garners an A rating and has been recognized as both a National Blue Ribbon School and a State Title 1 Distinguished School. F. Niel Postlethwait Middle gets a B-plus, while Caesar Rodney High receives an A-minus.
Allen Frear Elementary School has been rated as the #1 public elementary school in Kent County.
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School has a student teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Over 2,200 students attend Caesar Rodney High School each year.
Star Hill Elementary has been rated an overall B+ from Niche.
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Magnolia has green spaces close to the community
On the north end of Magnolia, Jonathan’s Landing Public Golf & Event Venue has a public, 18-hole course. “It's a very nice golf course,” Haass says. “It has a nice clubhouse you can rent for events, and it has a restaurant and bar.” Portions of the Ted Harvey Conservation Area, which encompasses more than 2,500 acres, are close to Magnolia. Locals can walk its trails, as well as fish and hunt in certain areas. North of Magnolia, the Little Creek Wildlife Area has almost 5,000 acres of land open for fishing and hunting. Pickering Beach and other shoreline landmarks are under 10 miles east.
McGinnis Pond offers residents of Woodside an easy access to drop in and fish for a day.
Pickering Beach offers Magnolia residents a peaceful shoreline escape just minutes from home.
Locals enjoy fishing along Magnolia’s quiet riverbanks surrounded by lush greenery.
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Local dining at the Magnolia Restaurant
The Magnolia Restaurant has been at the intersection of Main and Walnut since 2014. It offers breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, with its menu ranging from breakfast specials to sandwiches and salads. Locals can head up the road to La Ortolana Pizza & Ristorante or to order Chinese food at Jade Garden. The southern outskirts of Dover are about 5 miles up the road, so diners have a quick drive to more spots. The Brick Wood Fired Eats, colloquially known as “The Brick,” has pizza and sandwiches, while Tomeka’s Homestyle Eatery serves comfort fare like wings and seafood. A Food Lion close to the air force base is the closest major grocery outlet, around 5 miles north.
A few grocery options can be found near Bicentennial Village including Food Lion.
Jade Garden serves Chinese cuisine near Magnolia’s main intersection.
Magnolia Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the town’s only stoplight.
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On average, homes in Magnolia, DE sell after 395 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Magnolia, DE over the last 12 months is $425,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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