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Downtown life on the Brandywine Creek
Located beneath the Brandywine Creek in downtown Wilmington, the neighborhood of Midtown Brandywine blends its historic residential areas with a sense of urban greenery that has earned it the local nickname of "Delaware's Loveliest Neighborhood." Its proximity to the downtown and ubiquitous sidewalks has made it popular with active professionals more interested in walking or biking to work than looking for rush-hour parking.
Nestled along the Brandywine Creek is Midtown Brandywine in Downtown Wilmington.
The Mid-town Brandywine neighborhood is situated just close enough to Downtown Wilmington.
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Delaware's largest urban park
Following a mile of Brandywine Creek north is Brandywine Park. At 178 acres, it is Delaware's largest urban park and features a fitness trail, the Brandywine Zoo, a sports stadium and more. Live events and outdoor amenities make Brandywine Park a popular local meeting place. "It's peaceful and tree-lined with a beautiful rose garden," says Monica Hill, a 25-year veteran with RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington.
Spend the afternoon at Brandywine Zoo, just a short trip from Northwest Wilmington.
Brandywine Park's Josephine Fountain is newly restored for Triangle residents to enjoy.
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Brandywine Festival of the Arts
Brandywine Park is also the site of the Brandywine Festival of the Arts, an annual celebration of art, music and food. First held in 1961, the Festival features hundreds of artists and their work, drawing thousands of visitors from all over the country.
Colorful murals can be seen painted on the side of homes within Mid-town Brandywine.
A little free library is situated in the heart of the Midtown Brandywine neighborhood.
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Shopping on the edge of the Business District
With its southern edge hugging Wilmington's business district, Midtown Brandywine features several options for shopping, dining and more. The food hall at Chancery Market is a popular choice for people who can't make up their minds. It includes Mexican, Indian, and Italian cuisine options along with smoothies and poke bowls. Locals can keep their pantries stocked at the Fresh Grocer of Adams Plaza, located 1 mile south.
Tonic Seafood & Steak is a local favorite for a fine dining experience in Mid-town Brandywine.
Mid-town Brandywine has a popular cafeteria style dining option called the Chancery Market.
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Row house living in a historic neighborhood
Clusters of densely packed row houses line the neighborhood's residential zones, giving Midtown Brandywine a classic urban vibe. Heavy buyer interest exists for these historic homes, with listings typically selling within half a week. Victorian and Colonial housing styles are most common, with Colonial twin homes starting in the high $200,000s and traditional brick townhomes running into the mid-$400,000s. While most houses are in established residential areas, many border businesses and restaurants, meaning that noise and street traffic are a genuine factor for many when choosing the right location.
Walk along historic row homes on tree lined sidewalks to dining in Midtown Brandywine.
Lovely twin homes reside along the streets in Mid-town Brandywine.
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International Baccalaureate at Dickinson High
Local students can begin their education at Shortlidge Academy, ranked B-minus on Niche, before heading to Warner Elementary, ranked at C-plus. From there, they can attend Skyline Middle School, which holds a B-minus, before enrolling in Dickinson High School, which has a B and is known for its focus on the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
The John Dickinson School in Wilmington has a 15 to 1 student-teacher ratio.
Warner Elementary School in Triangle is proud to be called home of the Thunderbirds.
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Easily walkable from Market Street to the Riverfront
Sidewalks that follow the city's grid layout make the area easily walkable, including the attractions on nearby Market Street. "From there, it's not far to the Riverfront; about 14 blocks," Hill says. "So you don't have to worry about parking."
Food trucks frequently park right at H.B. DuPont Park for workers in Wilmington to enjoy.
Take a stroll along the Brandywine River just outside of Midtown Brandywine in Wilmington, DE.
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Important to know
Though the CAP Index lists the area at a higher-than-average crime score of 9, the Midtown Brandywine Neighbors' Association claims the neighborhood is "exceptionally safe," stating that "Due to our close proximity to downtown Wilmington and numerous excellent food and beverage establishments, and the main Wilmington hospital, we enjoy the close support of the Wilmington police department."
Scenic views of the Brandywine Creek and Mid-town Brandywine are a sight to see at sunset.
Wilma just outside of Mid-town Brandywine has an incredible space that can be rented for events.
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Midtown Brandywine Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown Brandywine, Wilmington sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown Brandywine, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $383,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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