Roselle is an established suburb whose sidewalk-lined streets lead to charming single-family homes and manicured lawns shaded by mature trees. The neighborhood is bisected by Delaware Route 2 – locally known as Kirkwood Highway – which runs east-west from Newark to Wilmington and serves as an active commercial corridor in the community. “This is also known as the Prices Corner area,” says Tony Letizia, a Realtor with VRA Realty who serves all of Delaware. The nickname comes from the nearby Prices Corner Shopping Center, a one-stop-shopping destination where residents can run errands and grab a bite to eat. While Roselle is technically outside of Wilmington’s city limit, its proximity to major thoroughfares means that residents can readily traverse the 8 miles east to downtown Wilmington and beyond.
Roselle is a quiet neighborhood located in Elsmere, just outside of Delawares largest city.
Many of the homes in Roselle have front porches to enjoy when the weather warms up.
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Single-family homes sit on tree-lined streets
An eclectic mix of single-family homes dots Roselle’s tree-lined streets. “It’s not a cookie-cutter neighborhood,” says Karen Ventresca, a real estate associate with Re/Max Elite who has been selling homes in Wilmington for over 30 years. “The houses are all different and you can find a variety of lot sizes.” Traditional ranch-style homes sit down the street from Cape Cod-style homes adorned with dormer windows. Homebuyers will also find charming bungalows with spacious front porches. Most homes were built in the first half of the 20th century and sit back from the streets with paved walkways leading to the front stoop. Lot sizes average less than a quarter-acre, and most homes feature three to four bedrooms. Prices in the neighborhood range from around $225,000 to $360,000.
Many residential streets in Roselle are filled with small Cape Cods.
Roselle has plenty of trees to keep the homes in the area shaded.
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Career-based learning at Thomas McKean High School
Delaware follows a school choice program that allows families to apply to any public, charter or vocational-technical school outside of their assigned pathway. Students in Roselle are assigned to attend the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which earns an A-minus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Marbrook Elementary School is rated a B-plus, while Alexis I. du Pont Middle School and Thomas McKean High School both earn a C-plus grade. The high school has several career pathways that offer students hands-on experience in fields such as animal science, early childhood education and marketing communications.
Thomas McKean High School serves roughly 1,000 students from the surrounding neighborhoods.
A.I. DuPont Middle School serves roughly 500 students in grades 6 through 8.
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Shopping and dining along Kirkwood Highway
With Kirkwood Highway bisecting Roselle, local shops, big-box retailers and diverse eateries are just minutes away. Residents can sort through stacks of records at Goodboy Vinyl or pick up fresh cuts of meat at Santana’s Butchery. Jack’s Country Maid Deli is known for its cold cuts and made-to-order subs, while Pasteles Rojas Bakery serves up homemade sweet treats. Less than a mile west along the thoroughfare is the Prices Corner Shopping Center, which includes local favorites like Urban Kitchen, a family-friendly diner serving comfort foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The complex is also home to chains like Target, Staples and JCPenney. For groceries, there’s BJ’s Wholesale Club and ACME Markets off Kirkwood Highway. A bit further south below the highway are industrial railroad tracks used by the nearby Amazon Fulfillment Center.
Good Boy Records has tons of options for records and other older media.
Urban Kitchen is a local favorite for a delicious breakfast in vibrant diner.
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Access to Kirkwood Highway and Delaware Route 141
Thanks to its location at the intersection of two major thoroughfares, Roselle offers convenient east-west and north-south commutes. Kirkwood Highway connects residents to downtown Wilmington, less than a 10-mile drive east. Delaware Route 141 merges with Interstate 95, which leads to Philadelphia, 40 miles to the north. DART provides local bus service to the community, with Route 006 making several stops along Kirkwood Highway on its way from Newark to the Wilmington Transit Center. The Wilmington Airport is less than a 10-mile drive away and is served by Avelo Airlines. The airport offers nonstop flights to major cities in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. Philadelphia International Airport is about a 30-mile drive north.
Route 141 and Kirkwood Highway intersect at Roselle, making commuting a breeze.
DART buses make many stops around Roselle, making travel around the area easy.
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Sports courts and playground at Biden Park
Biden Park spans 10 acres in the southwestern corner of Roselle. The green space features a playground, two basketball courts and an open grassy field marked by goalposts. Named for Joe Biden’s late wife, the park also contains a memorial for Neilia Hunter Biden. Residents are less than a mile west of the Town of Elsmere, which has eight parks with various sports courts, play areas and paved paths. Bowlero Wilmington is just off Kirkwood Highway and offers plenty of old-fashioned fun with 52 bowling lanes, an arcade and competitive leagues for all ages.
Work on your shot at the courts at Biden Park in Roselle.
Go for a jog along the creek in Maple Avenue Park.
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Nearby festivals in the Town of Elsmere
The Town of Elsmere hosts community events at Fairgrounds Park, less than a 2-mile drive from Roselle. In October, the Fall Festival celebrates the start of a new season with live music, local food trucks and free pumpkin decorating. The Town of Elsmere Independence Day Celebration invites locals to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to the park and watch as a dazzling firework show lights up the night sky.
Roselle is a small neighborhood located in Elsmere, a small town just outside of Wilmington.
Bowlero just outside of Roselle has an arcade and tons of lanes for a fun night out.
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Proximity to the Wilmington VA Medical Center
Roselle is less than a mile west of the Wilmington VA Medical Center, a teaching hospital that provides health care to enrolled veterans. The facility offers various primary care and specialty health services, including emergency medicine, cancer care and mental health treatment.
Roselle provides a strong sense of community by providing a community donation box.
Rows of modern Colonials can be found on Washington Ave in Roselle.
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Parks in this Area
Greenbank Park
Willow Run Park
Biden Park
Maple Avenue Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Bryan Martin Park
Playground
Gordy Estates Park
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
39 min drive
Bus
Kirkwood HWY & N Woodward Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Roselle
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roselle, Wilmington sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Roselle, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $341,438, up 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome home! Charming 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, single family home with a wrap around porch and almost half an acre of land. The first floor features a living room, family room, full bath, dining room, and fully equipped kitchen with new fridge and new gas stove, granite countertops, and a sweet little breakfast nook with access to the backyard. Upstairs are three decent sized bedrooms and the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
780
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,465
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,193
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
17.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%
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®
44/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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