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Brandywine Village

Brandywine Village

Neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware

New Castle County 19802

$212,794 Average Value
$159 Average Price per Sq Ft
14 Homes For Sale

Historic neighborhood along Brandywine Creek

Once a prosperous mill town along the banks of Brandywine Creek, Brandywine Village embraces its rich history in waterfront green spaces, 18th-century mill owner’s homes and vibrant murals of the legendary reggae musician Bob Marley, who used to live in the neighborhood. “It’s a beautiful and historic area,” says Marcia Brunswick, a real estate agent with Re/Max Edge who has been selling homes in the area for over 15 years. “And it feels more prestigious than living downtown.” While the neighborhood offers a change of pace from downtown’s hustle and bustle, residents are about a mile north of the city center and can walk, drive or take the bus into Wilmington’s art, culture and entertainment district.
Bob Marley was one of Brandywine Village's more well-known residents.
Bob Marley was one of Brandywine Village's more well-known residents.
Several 18th-century homes still exist along North Market St in Brandywine Village.
Several 18th-century homes still exist along North Market St in Brandywine Village.
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A historic district with Georgian estates

The Brandywine Village Historic District is on the south side of the neighborhood along Brandywine Creek. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it includes several estates built by prosperous mill owners in the late 18th century using granite from the area. Local organizations like Old Brandywine Village preserve the district's historic character, and two of the granite homes now serve as the headquarters of the Junior League of Wilmington and the Wilmington Senior Center. The Cathedral Church of St. John looms over the corner of North Market Street and Concord Avenue, and while the Gothic Revival building no longer serves as a house of worship, it now serves as an affordable housing complex for seniors. On the opposite end of Market Street, the Brandywine Methodist Episcopal Church dates to 1857 and remains operating as the Harriet R. Tubman Community United Methodist Church. Further south along Brandywine Creek, Superfine Lane is a high-rise condo complex named after the grade of flour produced along the waterfront, with units selling for about $200,000 to $285,000. Further north, homebuyers will find a mix of row homes and twin homes built around the early 1900s. Most homes feature brick exteriors, oriel windows and columned front porches. Prices for single-family homes range from around $135,000 to $250,000, depending on the size and condition of the home. The neighborhood's overall CAP Index Crime Score is 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
Many historic buildings can be found throughout Brandywine Village.
Many historic buildings can be found throughout Brandywine Village.
The Junior League occupies a coveted corner lot in Brandywine Village.
The Junior League occupies a coveted corner lot in Brandywine Village.
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Scenic waterfront attractions at Brandywine Park

Waterfront green spaces include Brandywine Park, which spans nearly 200 acres along the banks of Brandywine Creek. The park’s trail system has four fitness stations for outdoor exercisers to incorporate into their routines, while the Rodney Street Tennis Courts are the most used public tennis facility in Wilmington. Attractions include the Brandywine Zoo and the historic Jasper Crane Rose Garden, where hundreds of flowers bloom each spring. Over at the Sugar Bowl Concert Venue, the Friends of Wilmington Parks host free summer concerts. Across the street from Bob Marley’s former home is One Love Park, which features a basketball court and playground for kids to explore.
A red panda stops to check out the humans as they stroll through The Brandywine Zoo.
A red panda stops to check out the humans as they stroll through The Brandywine Zoo.
The Jasper Crane Rose Garden is a popular destination for visitors to Brandywine Park.
The Jasper Crane Rose Garden is a popular destination for visitors to Brandywine Park.
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Career-based learning at Thomas McKean High School

Students attend the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which Niche rates an A-minus and ranks as the third-best school district in Delaware. Evan G. Shortlidge Academy earns a B-minus and serves kindergarten through second grade, while the C-plus-rated Emalea P. Warner Elementary School serves grades three through five. Skyline Middle School earns a B-minus grade, while Thomas McKean High School is rated a C-plus. The high school’s work-based learning and career pathways offer students hands-on experience in fields such as early childhood management, animal science and marketing communications.
Evan G. Shortlidge Academy in Brandywine Village hosts 366 students in grades K-2.
Evan G. Shortlidge Academy in Brandywine Village hosts 366 students in grades K-2.
Thomas McKean High School is home to 937 students in grades 9-12 in Wilmington.
Thomas McKean High School is home to 937 students in grades 9-12 in Wilmington.
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Seasonal farmers market at Brandywine Mills Plaza

In addition to preserving the neighborhood’s historic character, Old Brandywine Village hosts various community events. The Brandywine Village Market is a seasonal farmers market held each summer in Brandywine Mills Plaza. Neighbors gather every week to listen to live music, shop local vendors and drink craft brews in the beer garden.

Walk, drive or take the bus into downtown Wilmington

Brandywine Village is centrally located at the intersection of U.S. Route 13 and Delaware Route 202, locally known as Market Street and Concord Avenue. Market Street leads to downtown Wilmington, about a mile south across Brandywine Creek. DART also provides local bus service to downtown Wilmington, among other places. Concord Avenue connects to major thoroughfares such as Interstate 95, and Philadelphia is about a 30-mile drive north. I-95 also provides convenient commutes to Philadelphia International Airport, less than a 20-mile drive away.

Local favorites along Market Street

Market Street hosts a variety of flavors. Grapes Jamaican Cuisine serves authentic Caribbean dishes, while Quality Subs, Steaks & Grocery is a counter-serve spot known for its made-to-order hoagies. Over on Concord Avenue, Troisieme Café has a small, outdoor patio where locals can sip coffee and eat pastries. Market Street is also a culinary hot spot in downtown Wilmington, which is less than a mile south. Rustic spots like Stitch House Brewery sit down the street from upscale restaurants such as La Fia Bistro, an intimate eatery known for its small plates and global flavors. Corner stores like Ho Ho Market sell the essentials, and Acme Markets is about a 2-mile drive southwest.
Grapes Jamaican Cuisine provides Brandywine Village folks with classic Caribbean dishes.
Grapes Jamaican Cuisine provides Brandywine Village folks with classic Caribbean dishes.
Brandywine Village folks like their morning coffee from the Troisieme Café.
Brandywine Village folks like their morning coffee from the Troisieme Café.
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Proximity to ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital

ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital is about a mile south of Brandywine Village in downtown Wilmington. The hospital is part of the Delaware Trauma System and is designated as a Level III trauma center.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Philadelphia International

31 min drive

Bus

Baynard Blvd & Washington St

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Market St & Op 20th St

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Vandever Ave & Buena Vista St

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Jessup St & Vandever Ave

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Market St & 22nd St

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Market St & 23rd St

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Market St & Concord Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Brandywine Village US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Brandywine Village Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$209,900
Median Sale Price
$245,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$185,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$335,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$245,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
730
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
6.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,435
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,695
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,125
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
683
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,704
Median Age
39
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$66,331
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,312

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
22.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.2%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

55 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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