Brian Foraker
Foraker Realty Co.
(484) 779-1602
416 Total Sales
8 in Ashley
$200K - $335K Price Range
Ashley
Suburban Neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle County 19804, 19805
Ashley is a sprawling suburban community just outside of Wilmington. The city is the most populous in Delaware and is known as the Corporate Capital of America, where much of the country’s credit card banking companies have their headquarters. Distinct suburban homes sit a short distance from schools, parks and major Wilmington attractions.
Here you’ll find a community of quiet suburban streets fringed by leafy oak trees and manicured lawns. Wide streets and sidewalks are perfect for jogging and cycling, and the nearby Wilmington Transit Center puts downtown shopping and workplaces in Wilmington just under three miles away. Nearby freeways give locals a quick route to the Wilmington Airport five miles away. Single-family houses constitute Ashley’s diverse residential landscape and a small collection of town houses. Ranch-style homes are a common sight along neighborhood streets, whose open-concept interiors allow homeowners to take advantage of every inch of living space. There are also several different Cape Cod and Colonial-style houses, sporting similar simplistic architecture as the ranch-style, yet with community spaces built onto the first floor and bedrooms on the second floor. Most homes in Ashley feature brick exteriors. However, many unique homes have been built over the years, resulting in Ashley developing a unique visual aesthetic. Home prices in the area range from $270,000 for a small ranch-style home to as much as $500,000 for more recent builds.
Ashley is under the jurisdiction of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, with public school students beginning their academic careers at primary schools like Richardson Park Elementary; the school has an overall C plus Niche rating and teaches from kindergarten through fifth grade. Students move on to intermediate and secondary institutions such as Stanton Middle and Thomas McKean High School. Both schools have overall C plus Niche ratings, and the latter high school has excellent athletic programs that have graduated players for NFL teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Locals are just a short drive from lush neighborhood parks and exciting baseball games. Gordy Estates Park is a pocket park with playgrounds along Boxwood Road. To the south along East Newport Pike is Banning Regional Park, a vast green space featuring picnic shelters, soccer and baseball fields and playsets for the kids to enjoy. Walk through verdant wetlands in the Russell Peterson Wildlife Refuge, home to 212 acres of freshwater tidal marshes and a range of flora and fauna, with educational exhibits available at the DuPont Environmental Education Center at the head of the park. Enjoy a ball game at Frawley Stadium, which is the home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league team and features both stadium seating and a picnic area. Take a walk or bike ride along the Wilmington Riverwalk.
Public transit and nearby freeways put locals just a short drive away from surrounding retail and local restaurants. East down Maryland Avenue is the Wilmington Flea Market, with vendors selling everything from power tools and antiques to kid’s toys and secondhand clothing. Retailers like Save A Lot will keep you stocked with fresh produce and other household essentials. There’s also a wealth of shopping and dining options along Ashley’s thoroughfares. Cosmo’s Diner is an established local favorite, a classic dinner serving up all-day breakfast as well as a selection of Greek dishes and American diner fare.
Stylish houses and quality community amenities make Ashley an excellent place to call home.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brian Foraker
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Tania Peralta
Tania Peralta
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 372-4784
73 Total Sales
3 in Ashley
$250K - $430K Price Range
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Bobby Carter
Bobby Carter
Responds QuicklyCrown Homes Real Estate
(302) 216-4178
95 Total Sales
2 in Ashley
$260K - $262K Price Range
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Sabri Thompson
Sabri Thompson
Foraker Realty Co.
(856) 276-5092
115 Total Sales
1 in Ashley
$215,000 Price
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Joseph Berchock
Joseph Berchock
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
(484) 779-6870
87 Total Sales
1 in Ashley
$320,000 Price
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Mary Corcoran
Mary Corcoran
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
(302) 778-9743
40 Total Sales
5 in Ashley
$160K - $352K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 1st to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Banning Park
Canby Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Football
Biden Park
Alban Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Maple Avenue Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Jack A. Markell Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Gordy Estates Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ashley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ashley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ashley, Wilmington sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ashley, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $305,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$305,000
Median Sale Price
$305,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$305,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$251,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
141
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,150
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,365
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,727
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
950
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1410am - 12pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,109 - $1,645 per month
- Riverfront Heights
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 702+ Sq Ft
- 1600 Bonwood Rd
- Wilmington, DE
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,453
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,634
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,626
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86%
College Graduates
19.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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