Octavia Williams
Responds Quickly
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
(302) 208-6653
123 Total Sales
4 in West Hill
$90K - $240K Price Range
West Hill
Neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware
New Castle County 19805, 19806
Welcome to West Hill, your Wilmington haven where the houses are historic, the restaurants are nearby, and the parks are in your backyard. "It's a great area if you're looking to be close to restaurants and entertainment and if you're working in the city of Wilmington," says Scott Farnan of Berkshire Hathaway Services, Fox & Roach Realtors. "The neighborhood is within walking distance to parks and the Wilmington riverfront."
Take a walk in Cool Spring Park Historic District, and you can spot angular architecture and peaked roofs of Gothic Revival homes alongside the rambling porches and turreted facades of Queen Annes along the shady sidewalks of the neighborhood. Homes tend to range in price from $270,000 up to nearly $1 million. Farnan says the market is tight in Delaware and if you see a listing go up, expect it to go fast, especially given the neighborhood's central location. "If you want to live in the city, this is an area people flock to," Farnan says. You've got a lot of 100-year-old houses here." You'll see people out and about walking their dogs, heading to historic Cool Springs or Tilton Park, or driving downtown to catch a show. "You can go out and walk to numerous restaurants around the area, and they're all close to the area," Farnan says.
You can walk across Pennsylvania Avenue and head to Trolley Square. This lively center of nightlife, restaurants, and bars is minutes from the neighborhood. Grab a slice at Grotto Pizza and celebrate any occasion at Opa! Opa!, or have a laugh and a cup of coffee at Brew HaHa. Many of the buildings in this area have the same historic feel as Cool Spring, providing a sense of continuity and connection to your home base.
Three-acre Tilton Park is a community hub known for its flowering Japanese Kwanzan Cherry Trees and the Tilton Park Tile Mural. Every spring, you'll see cherry blossoms bloom, then drift to the ground and create a pink carpet for a few days. The tile mural was created to showcase the history of Wilmington and the park and has images of Quakers, the Underground Railroad, and soccer, along with information about the park's founder, Dr. James Tilton. "Cool Spring Park and Tilton Park are great for dog walking and basketball," Farnan says.
The neighborhood is served by the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which has an A- rating on Niche and is ranked in the top five school districts in Delaware. Students start their academic journey at William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School, where bilingual education in Spanish and English is an integral part of the curriculum. The school uses a language immersion model that presents a 50/50 split between Spanish and English, with a focus on students maintaining their bilingual education for the rest of their academic careers. Alexis I. du Pont Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1 and is known for its committed teachers. Students wrap up their academic journey at Alexis I. du Pont High School, which has a B rating on Niche and is known for its excellent teachers, clubs, activities and college prep. The school also has robust extracurricular offerings, like Dungeons & Dragons club, drama club, and astronomy club.
Come to West Hill, where you're close to downtown and nature and there's always something new to explore.
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Conor Lobb
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Octavia Williams
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Bob Teeven
Bob Teeven
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(302) 303-9109
39 Total Sales
1 in West Hill
$85,000 Price
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Brian Foraker
Brian Foraker
Foraker Realty Co.
(484) 779-1602
414 Total Sales
1 in West Hill
$350,000 Price
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Claryssa McEnany
Claryssa McEnany
BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord
(302) 307-1194
123 Total Sales
1 in West Hill
$212,500 Price
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Sabri Thompson
Sabri Thompson
Foraker Realty Co.
(856) 276-5092
116 Total Sales
1 in West Hill
$289,900 Price
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Delisia Inge
Delisia Inge
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
(856) 895-2082
87 Total Sales
3 in West Hill
$216K - $230K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Tilton Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
William Judy Johnson Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Cool Springs Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Woodlawn Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Father Tucker Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
4th & Rodney Streets Tot Lot
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Hill, Wilmington sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Hill, Wilmington over the last 12 months is $213,034, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$210,000
Median Single Family Price
$210,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$126
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Months of Supply
3.10
Median List Price
$210,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
713
Median Year Built
1900
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,664
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,182
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
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
2,972
Median Age
35
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,012
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,961
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.2%
College Graduates
20%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
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
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54
/ 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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