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Living near downtown Wilmington
Vandever Avenue is part of Northeast Wilmington, an urban stretch that has been the focus of revitalization efforts for city and community groups over the last decade. The northeast communities offer a quiet location convenient to highways, transit, stores and a large park system. What sets Vandever Avenue further apart is its position on the Brandywine and the distinct sense of community created by groups like the Wilmington Job Corps Center, Wilmington HOPE Commission and the H. Fletcher Brown Boys & Girls Club.
Vandever Ave offers convenient living just minutes from downtown Wilmington.
Have lunch at the fountain in Brandywine Park, in the Northwest Wilmington area.
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Homes from the first half of the 20th century
Vandever Avenue is split by a commerce-lined thruway of the same name with residential streets on either side. The area mainly contains brick American Foursquares and row homes built in the first half of the 1900s. Most are between 1,000 to 2,000 square feet with two or three bedrooms and one or two bathrooms. The housing stock also includes newly built townhouses. "The price point is a big draw here," says Monica Hill, a Realtor for over 10 years, with RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington. For a renovation project, buyers can find homes for as low as $30,000, while a renovated four-bedroom home can enter the market for around $200,000 in 2023. A significant number of dwellings are rentals, with most located closer to Brandywine and Northeast Boulevard. "As a resultel of that, the city has some mortgage programs in place to encourage people to purchase a house," Hill says. "It allows somebody an entry point into real estate."
Residents of Vandever Ave enjoy planting small gardens in front of their row homes.
Vandever Ave homes often feature classic brick architecture, dormer windows and fenced yards.
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Easy commutes and nearby hospitals
Commuters easily travel the city along bus routes on Vandever and Market Street. Downtown is a mile southwest. Philadelphia is just 31 miles north for quick weekend trip via I-95 or I-495, both within a mile of Vandever Avenue. The Wilmington Hospital network rests less than 5 miles away.
A top-rated school district
Students here fall into the Brandywine School District. For kindergarten to fifth grade, they attend Hanby or Lombardy Elementary Schools, both earned a B-plus on Niche. Students move on to Springer Middle and Brandywine High, earning a B-plus. Teens may also attend Concord High, which has an A-minus Niche grade. Thomas A. Edison is a public charter school in the neighborhood accepting kindergarten to eighth graders.
The main entrance to Springer Middle School invites students to begin the day.
Brandywine High School sits just outside of North Claymont, and is home of the bulldogs.
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Corner stores and casual eats
Shoppers walk just a few blocks for essentials and takeout. The community has corner marts on Vandever Avenue, like Richardson Groceries or Quick Food Deli. Locals order from China King down the road. Ho Ho Carry Out serves up chitterlings, chicken and dumplings and other southern comfort foods. Breakfast and Blume for a brunch date less than 2 miles away. The riverfront offers shopping, dining and a children's museum.
Quick errands can be accomplished at Quick Food Deli just minutes from Vandever Ave.
Breakfast at Blume is an award winning diner with unique dishes just north of Vandever Ave.
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Riverside relaxation and seasonal fun
Many head to Brandywine for walking trails and waterfront views. "It's a drawing card. It's peaceful, it's tree-lined and has beautiful gardens," Hill says. Brandywine Mill Park offers creekside tennis and basketball courts. Kids can run around on the small, soft-surface playground. Brown-Burton Winchester Park is on the other side of the neighborhood for more serious play. Residents enjoy youth soccer on the grassy field in springtime, and splash in the public pool in the summer. There is also a large playground with swings and bouncers.
Brown/Burton/Winchester Park is the perfect spot to take the pups for a walk.
Near the Northwest Wilmington community, locals enjoy the calming the Brandywine Creek.
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Social gatherings at the park
Locals attend events in the park, from movie nights to festivals or concerts.
Brown-Burton Winchester Park has recently renovated its playground and basketball courts.
The Silver Lake Pool at Brown-Burton Winchester Park is a popular spot on hot summer days.
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A supportive community
Kids learn new skills and play after school and on weekends thanks to programming at the H. Fletcher Brown Boys & Girls Club, a community center opened in 1949. Young people have access to job training at Wilmington Job Corps Center. Wilmington HOPE Commission guides re-entry for people who are leaving the prison system. Locals can find fresh produce and camaraderie at the nonprofit Conscious Connections Inc. garden on 23rd Street.
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Vandever Avenue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vandever Avenue, Wilmington sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Vandever Avenue, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $155,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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