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Brandywine

Brandywine

$534,618 Average Value
$221 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Brandywine’s housing mix reflects decades of development

Located on the northern edge of the Delaware state line is the unincorporated Brandywine. "The neighborhood is locally known as Brandywine Hundred. The area was settled in the 1600s but wasn't built up until the 1950s," says Monica Hill, a Realtor with RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington. "The community has larger homes as well as brick constructions. Here, the properties look like salt and pepper sets." This means one street may have ranch styles while the next maintains a similar uniform aesthetic.

Homes range from townhouses to large estates

Well-maintained homes with green lawns offer a charming curb appeal to the streetscape. Split-levels and Colonial Revivals are common among the housing stock. The area also contains town homes inside the adult community of the Village of Brandywine, as well as manufactured dwellings among Winterset Farms. On average, houses within the neighborhood leave the market between $350,000 to $650,000. Buyers can expect most homes larger than 2,000 square feet to list for over $500,000. "Over the years, the standard of living has remained constant. Brandywine properties stayed strong during the 2008 housing crisis. The community has a strong market as well as solid hospitals and schools," Hill says.

Brandywine schools offer STEM, arts and business pathways

Residents are served by the Brandywine School District. The youngest students start their day at Hanby Elementary, considered Delaware's first green school. The building has a rooftop rainwater system, energy-efficient equipment and well-insulated structural walls. Springer Middle School promises academic programs focusing on STEM, Visual Arts and World Languages. Both elementary and middle schools earned a B-plus on Niche. Concord High, which received an A-minus, provides CTE pathways in Business, STEM and Family Consumer Sciences.

Brandywine Creek Park features trails, fishing and picnics

The neighborhood has many walking paths that are an open invitation to unwind in the fresh air. But the area also contains a few recreational spaces nearby. Dartmouth Woods Park is a small space with a half-basketball court nestled between homes on Dartmouth Woods Road. Just 5 miles to the west is Brandywine Creek Park; the grounds boast hiking trails, picnic areas and fishing locations spread over 900 acres. Within the neighborhood is the Brandywine Town Center Playground and community center, where locals can enjoy views of the man-made pond.

Brandywine Town Center offers shopping, dining and essentials

Many visit the Brandywine Town Center to satisfy day-to-day needs. The commercial hub is considered the heartbeat of the community, featuring retailers like Target and Trader Joe's. Inside the sleek interior of Ulysses Gastropub, locals can order relaxed bar eats such as pulled pork sandwiches, nachos and poutine. The Hideaway Bar and Grill is a tucked-away local watering hole with live music and line dancing. Locals may also head to the many shops of downtown Wilmington, about 10 miles away.

Easy highway access supports commutes to nearby states

The community gets its name from Brandywine Creek, named after a popular drink among Dutch settlers due to the water's color. The area contains the Ebright Azimuth marker, denoting an elevation of 447.8 feet above sea level, considered the highest point in the state. Hill says that Brandywine is near major highways with easy commutes to Pennsylvania and New York.

Ashley Kennedy
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Parks in this Area

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Airport

Philadelphia International

29 min drive

Bus

Brandywine Town Center Park & Ride

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Market Sq & Tj Maxx

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Brandywine Twn Ct & Target

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Naamans Wb & Brandywine Pkwy

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Naamans Rd & Northgate Rd

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Market Sq & Op Tj Maxx

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Naamans Rd & Ebright Rd

Brandywine Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$475,000
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$600,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,321
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,210
Above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,607
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,044
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,899
Median Age
52
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.1%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$96,127
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,221

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
47.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.8%
% Population in Labor Force
58%

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®

41 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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