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A bit of Wilmington history and more
Delaware Avenue folks relish their own piece of the great outdoors, not to mention trendy nightlife, tree-lined streets and a taste of America’s Gilded Age. Though the neighborhood is popular with renters these days, its historic preservation district showcases home-ownership styles of a century ago. Within walking distance of most homes is a historic landmark featuring dining, retail and nightlife options.
Enjoy a lively neighborhood just outside of the city in Delaware Avenue.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Delaware Avenue commemorates Civil War veterans.
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Fly fishing alongside Interstate 95
Brandywine Park, with a creek by the same name, is one of the state’s best spots for casting a fly in search of muskie, shad, perch and bass – all within earshot of traffic zooming across the Interstate 95/State Route 202 bridge. "That's the appeal of living in the area," said Victoria Dickinson, a Realtor of more than 20 years with Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate. "A lot of my clients say they like to go fly fishing during their lunch hour.” Trails, monuments and playgrounds add to the allure of the 178 acres, as does the Brandywine Zoo. Not just fun for kids, though, the Zoo caters to the 21-and-older set with such events as Brew at the Zoo and Sip and Stroll.
Cast your line in Brandywine Creek which runs directly through Brandywine Park.
Brandywine Zoo is a great way to spend a day outside near Delaware Avenue.
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Delaware Avenue homes with an emphasis on history
Properties in the neighborhood range from multi-million dollar brownstones from the early 1900s to condos that sell from the mid-one hundred thousands into the high-three hundred thousands, many in multistory complexes. Shaded brick sidewalks are common throughout the neighborhood, making the walk to the Delaware Center for Horticulture or Conaty Park for tennis and pickleball more pleasant. The Delaware Avenue Historic District, with boundaries in the core of the neighborhood, features Victorian mansions and buildings designed in a variety of styles, with a wide range of materials and finishes.
Brownstones can be found on shady residential streets in Delaware Avenue.
Colorful Victorian duplex homes come with up to three floors of living space in Delaware Avenue.
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Red Clay a highly rated school district
Schools in the area belong to the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which Niche gives an A-. Families can apply to send their kids to private institutions such as The Salesianum School, a Catholic boys’ school for grades 9-12, the largest such school in Delaware. Public school students who begin their educational careers at William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary (Niche grade C+) proceed to Skyline Middle School (graded at B-) and Alexis du Pont High (graded at B). Lewis Elementary is Delaware’s only elementary school featuring a full-immersion curriculum, designed to produce children fluent in both English and Spanish.
William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School has earned a C+ rating from Niche.
The main entrance to Alexis I. duPont High School.
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‘I’d like a Hummingbird to Mars, please’
At the Trolley Tap House, a blue-and-yellow mural of flowing beer, trains and a smiling dog greets visitors. For an experience that harkens to Prohibition days, check behind Catherine Rooney’s Irish Pub for a secretive doorbell next to a black entry adorned with a hummingbird. Once inside, ask for the Hummingbird to Mars martini – a callback to a Texas senator who dubiously predicted in 1930 that the 18th Amendment would remain the law of the land. Nearby, the staff of BrewHaHa! Coffee shop will deliver on a less-intoxicating craving for locally roasted concoctions. For made-at-home meals, Acme Market in Trolley Square is a great place to start, though the Delaware Avenue Farmers Market at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Scott Street is open from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays for a little something special.
Step back in time when you visit Hummingbird to Mars, a speakeasy in Delaware Avenue.
Join friends for a game of pool at Trolley Tap House in Delaware Avenue.
Delaware Avenue residents can catch the bus from any of the nearby stops in the neighborhood.
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Catch a DART bus or take a stroll
With the Eastern Seaboard’s primary highway – Interstate 95 – running through the heart of the neighborhood, it’s simple to be on the way to virtually anywhere in minutes. Closer to home, DART bus stops are easy to find along Pennsylvania Avenue, North Clayton Street and Delaware Avenue and connect riders to Wilmington’s airport and, not far away, the city’s Amtrak and commuter rail hub. The neighborhood’s residential streets typically offer parallel parking, with some off-street access.
Relax on one of many scenic trails that weave through Delaware Avenue.
Delaware Avenue residents can catch the bus from any of the nearby stops in the neighborhood.
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Crime
The neighborhood's CAP Index for crime is a 6, just above the national average of 4.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Delaware Avenue
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Delaware Avenue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Delaware Avenue, Wilmington sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Delaware Avenue, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $187,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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