Vandever Avenue
Neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle County 19802
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."
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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.
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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.
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Social gatherings at the park
Locals attend events in the park, from movie nights to festivals or concerts.
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.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.
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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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Neil Douen
Neil Douen
EXP Realty, LLC
(856) 351-4301
165 Total Sales
1 in Vandever Avenue
$68,000 Price
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Amanda Bradford
Amanda Bradford
Crown Homes Real Estate
(302) 281-1914
131 Total Sales
1 in Vandever Avenue
$133,500 Price
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Octavia Williams
Octavia Williams
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
(302) 208-6653
126 Total Sales
2 in Vandever Avenue
$38K - $55K Price Range
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Brian Foraker
Brian Foraker
Foraker Realty Co.
(484) 779-1602
415 Total Sales
1 in Vandever Avenue
$155,000 Price
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Bobby Carter
Bobby Carter
Responds QuicklyCrown Homes Real Estate
(302) 216-4178
95 Total Sales
1 in Vandever Avenue
$239,000 Price
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Sabri Thompson
Sabri Thompson
Foraker Realty Co.
(856) 276-5092
115 Total Sales
2 in Vandever Avenue
$180K - $240K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Brandywine Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Brown/Burton/Winchester Park
Johnston Park
Clifford Brown Listening Garden
- Trails
Tatnall Playground/One Love Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Vandever Avenue | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Vandever Avenue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vandever Avenue, Wilmington sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Vandever Avenue, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $150,050, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$150,100
Median Sale Price
$150,050
Median Single Family Sale Price
$155,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$139,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$126
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
689
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,229
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,356
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,206
Median Age
37
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,403
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,063
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
10.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
51.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
49
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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