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Kirkwood

Kirkwood

Suburban Neighborhood in Newark, Delaware

New Castle County 19701, 19720
$555,383 Average Value
$382 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

About Kirkwood

Named for a soldier in the Revolutionary War, Kirkwood is a rural community with suburban sensibilities just outside of Wilmington. Like many places in Delaware, a wealth of registered Historic Places are scattered around the lowland forests and marshes between residences. Most homes are a short drive away from beautiful parks and historical attractions all along the Delaware River.
Kirkwood is a quiet community tucked away in the trees with easy access to many attractions.
Kirkwood is a quiet community tucked away in the trees with easy access to many attractions.
See an old diving bell on display at Battery Park, just a short trip from Kirkwood.
See an old diving bell on display at Battery Park, just a short trip from Kirkwood.
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Homes

Here you’ll find a community of wide rural streets fringed by vast green spaces and forested sections between suburban tracts. These tracts of single-family houses and town houses feature architectural styles that reflect the community’s traditional roots. The symmetrical exteriors and pitched roofing of Colonial-style homes are a common sight, featuring dormer windows and an overall simplistic design with common living spaces on the ground floor and bedrooms on the higher floors. Four-square and split-level homes are also scattered among the streetscape, though all homes typically offer spacious home lots with landscaped yards, single or multi-car garages and spacious floor plans. Home prices vary depending on the age of the suburban tract; larger homes and those built less than ten years ago can range from $700,000 to as much as $1.0 million. In contrast, mid-level houses and town houses range from $330,000 to $550,000.
The residential streets of Kirkwood are filled with a diverse variety of homes.
The residential streets of Kirkwood are filled with a diverse variety of homes.
Large split level homes typically have sizable yards and attached driveways in Kirkwood.
Large split level homes typically have sizable yards and attached driveways in Kirkwood.
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Schools

Public school students are served by the Colonial and Christina School Districts, which earns a B-minus from Niche. The can begin their academic careers at primary schools like Southern Elementary, which earns a C-plus. Students move on to intermediate and secondary institutions such as the C-plus-rated Gunning Bedford Middle and the B-minus rated William Penn High School. The latter high school has excellent athletic programs that have graduated basketball players and ice skaters.
A vibrant community of learners head to Southern Elementary School in Kirkwood.
A vibrant community of learners head to Southern Elementary School in Kirkwood.
Glasgow High School is just north of Kirkwood and is the home of the dragons.
Glasgow High School is just north of Kirkwood and is the home of the dragons.
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Parks

Kirkwood is only seven miles from the Delaware River, with several creeks and tributaries flowing toward the river through the community’s vast state parks. The Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in the state, containing over seventeen miles of trails winding their way through verdant hardwood forests, a boathouse that offers several watercrafts available to rent, athletic fields and a nature center with live animal exhibits and a 500-gallon freshwater aquarium showcasing the fauna of the park. Fort Delaware State Park is one major attraction in Delaware City, a 288-acre park enclosing a fortress built by the United States Army in 1815 and utilized as a penal camp during the American Civil War. Kodiak Park features a large sports complex with several athletic fields perfect for community and rec league games.
Kirkwood residents have scenic bike paths that weave through the back roads of the community.
Kirkwood residents have scenic bike paths that weave through the back roads of the community.
Immerse yourself in nature in Kirkwood on one of the trails at Lums Pond State Park.
Immerse yourself in nature in Kirkwood on one of the trails at Lums Pond State Park.
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Shopping and Dining

Locals are a short drive away from shopping centers and retailers. Regional grocery stores Safeway will keep your kitchen stocked with fresh produce, bulk foodstuffs and other household necessities. Kirkwood’s niche retailers include First State Hobbies, a store specializing in remote-controlled vehicles, complete with an indoor racing track. Small boutiques and local restaurants are just a hop, skip and a jump away from most homes. Amore Pizza is a local pizza joint offering specialty pizza and an assortment of Italian-American fare. Grain H20 is a family-owned and community-conscious restaurant serving up classic American fare and craft beverages and donating over $40k to hundreds of community organizations.
Oven hot pizza can be picked up or delivered to your door from Amore Pizza in Kirkwood.
Oven hot pizza can be picked up or delivered to your door from Amore Pizza in Kirkwood.
Enjoy a game with a friend at Grain H2O, which features a full bar in Kirkwood.
Enjoy a game with a friend at Grain H2O, which features a full bar in Kirkwood.
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Transportation

Sidewalks and bike paths connect neighbors to the lush parks and forest trails surrounding Kirkwood. Most homes are less than ten miles from Delaware City and less than 20 miles from Wilmington, both accessible via freeway and the DART public transport stations.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Brian Foraker

    Brian Foraker

    Foraker Realty Co.

    (484) 779-1602

    412 Total Sales

    4 in Kirkwood

    $500K - $779K Price Range

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  • Tania Peralta

    Tania Peralta

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 372-4784

    73 Total Sales

    5 in Kirkwood

    $125K - $790K Price Range

    Tania Peralta
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  • Jonathan Edler

    Jonathan Edler

    Empower Real Estate, LLC

    (302) 691-9929

    67 Total Sales

    1 in Kirkwood

    $355,000 Price

    Jonathan Edler
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  • Heather Bosco

    Heather Bosco

    Keller Williams Hometown

    (856) 878-2074

    91 Total Sales

    1 in Kirkwood

    $330,000 Price

    Heather Bosco
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  • Carolyn Quelly

    Carolyn Quelly

    Integrity Real Estate

    (484) 314-3567

    101 Total Sales

    1 in Kirkwood

    $576,475 Price

    Carolyn Quelly
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  • Joseph Berchock

    Joseph Berchock

    RE/MAX Associates - Newark

    (484) 779-6870

    85 Total Sales

    2 in Kirkwood

    $280K - $549K Price Range

    Joseph Berchock
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Philadelphia International

52 min drive

Bus

New Castle County Logistics Ctr

Bus

Wrangle Hill Park & Ride

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Kirkwood US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Kirkwood Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Kirkwood, Newark sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Kirkwood, Newark over the last 12 months is $515,000, up 110% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$515,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$556,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$520,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$370,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
79
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
110%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$382

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,241
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,528
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
13,455
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$120,637
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,979

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
41%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
11''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

5 / 100
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