Brian Foraker
Foraker Realty Co.
(484) 779-1602
416 Total Sales
1 in Brandywine Hills
$380,000 Price
Brandywine Hills
Suburban Neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle County 19802
Neighborhood Reviews
You might feel like you’ve stepped into a Thomas Kincaid painting when you enter Brandywine Hills, a charming Wilmington suburb of 262 homes just three miles north of the city. Tall lamp posts line the sidewalks, and the neighborhood’s wooded streets are named after literary greats such as Channing, Hawthorne and Tennyson.
Here you’ll find homes with unique architectural styles set on lots of about a third of an acre. “No two homes here are alike,” says Steven Anzulewicz, licensed realtor with Keller Williams and 20-year resident of the Brandywine Hills community. There are sprawling ranch-style homes, stone and brick colonials constructed in the 1930s and 1940s and mid-century modern homes built in the 1960s. Three- and four-bedroom residences can range in price from $300,000 to $900,000, with the majority of houses priced around $500,000.
Anzulewicz notes that the community itself is as diverse as its architecture. “Brandywine Hills has always attracted individuals from varied backgrounds,” he says. Many of those people move to the area to enroll their children in the Brandywine School District, a system with an A-minus rating from Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 13 to one. Students might begin their educational journeys at Harlan Elementary School, which has a C-plus Niche rating, where they can participate in an elementary sports league and explore the field of robotics. At P.S. duPont Middle School, rated A by Niche, students can study world languages and cultures and choose from extracurricular activities such as Science Olympiad and diversity club. Mount Pleasant High School, home of the Green Knights, has an enrollment of approximately 1,150 students and an A-minus Niche rating. Here, students can choose from a wide range of academic options, including career and technical education courses, fine arts and music offerings and the International Baccalaureate program. “The IB program here is incredible,” Anzulewicz says.
Brandywine Hills is home to Matson Run Parkway, a green space that is ideal for walking and jogging. At Rockwood Park, you can walk or bike the two miles of lighted trails and visit the Rockwood Museum, an incredible Gothic-style estate that offers tours, programs and seasonal events such as haunted walks and holiday light tours. Anzulewicz says the community also has a strong relationship with the Delaware Center for Horticulture, a nonprofit that works toward greener communities. “They come in and plant ecofriendly trees,” he says.
Another perk of living in Brandywine Hills is its proximity to downtown Wilmington. In about a ten-minute drive, you can be in the middle of the trendy downtown district, surrounded by a variety of retail shops, cafes and bistros. If you’d rather stay even closer to home, you can pick up a latte from Sleeping Bird Coffee or a wood-fired pizza from La Pizzeria Metro. “There are a few restaurants and small shops that are walkable to the community, but you will have to drive a few minutes if you want Wegmans or Sprouts,” Anzulewicz says.
In addition to the area’s diverse architecture and well-respected public schools, Brandywine Hills is also a 10-minute drive down Interstate 95 from Wilmington’s Amtrak station and about 30 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport. Locals will tell you that Brandywine Hills is an accessible, convenient enclave with stunning homes, but you could always come check it out for yourself.
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Korin Krossber
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Bill Marrs
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brian Foraker
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Amanda Bradford
Amanda Bradford
Crown Homes Real Estate
(302) 281-1914
126 Total Sales
1 in Brandywine Hills
$540,000 Price
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Kathleen Pigliacampi
Kathleen Pigliacampi
Responds QuicklyPatterson-Schwartz - Greenville
(856) 514-8541
122 Total Sales
1 in Brandywine Hills
$601,500 Price
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PATRICK D. LORENZ
PATRICK D. LORENZ
Responds QuicklyPatterson-Schwartz - Greenville
(856) 895-2507
87 Total Sales
2 in Brandywine Hills
$335K - $438K Price Range
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Matthew Lenza
Matthew Lenza
Responds QuicklyReal Broker LLC
(510) 913-9324
281 Total Sales
1 in Brandywine Hills
$363,500 Price
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Mary Kate Johnston
Mary Kate Johnston
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Associates - Newark
(302) 219-5155
142 Total Sales
1 in Brandywine Hills
$680,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Haynes Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Can Do Playground
Weldin Park
Harrison Triangle Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Rockwood Park
Pine Street Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/31/2015
Niche Review
While many educational options exist, they are not very diverse. The student body composition may be different, but the courses offered are not.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brandywine Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brandywine Hills, Wilmington sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Brandywine Hills, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $549,058, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$550,000
Median Single Family Price
$540,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Months of Supply
0.70
Median List Price
$540,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
288
Median Year Built
1954
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,507
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 412 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$1,039 - $1,549 per month
- Brandywine Hills Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 4310 Miller Rd
- Wilmington, DE
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
920
Median Age
49
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,472
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,406
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.8%
College Graduates
45.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
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®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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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North Brandywine
Colonial and Victorian attached homes near Downtown Wilmington
Alapocas
A hidden suburban gem situated next to a large nature park
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