102 Dakota Ave Wilmington, DE 19803

ON SALE 23K below recent 6/23 appraised value! Assumable mortgage balance at only 2.25% !
Marvelous space and many great amenities in multi-level home in a must-be location in N. Wilmington!
Tucked on serene street in sought-after Shipley Heights is this 3 Bed/2.5 bath home with level fenced-in
backyard, delightful sun porch, and spacious sun-filled rooms. This tan brick/beige siding home,
accented with chocolate brown shutters and almond-toasted colored front door, features a curved
brick-edged sidewalk that leads up to sizable covered front entry and trim shrubbery that fronts the
home. Dual-width driveway sits adjacent, although there is plenty of street parking, and leads back past
bump-out pad for BB ct./grill to recessed 2-car garage. Step inside to hardwood-floored hallway with
double-door closet to left, perfect for coats, shoes and accessories. Just past an oversized entrance leads
into expansive open front-to-back space that functions as seamless blend of LR and DR, great for
entertaining. Golden polished hardwood floors continue in here, neutral-hued paint offers natural
backdrop, and elegant crown molding raises the bar. LR features beautiful bay window that spans most
of front wall and touts deep ledge for potted plants that are sure to thrive or colorful vases that add
pops of color. Gas FP with black marble/white wood surround is centered on long wall and can easily be
appreciated by many vantage points. Back of home is DR and with chair rail allows for 2-tone natural
coloring that is subtle, while trio of windows and ½ glass pane door cover much of back wall. Together
all these windows encourage natural light to stream in and warm both rooms. DR easily flows into
adjoining kitchen where rich cherry cabinets are accented with pewter hardware, granite countertops
are highlighted by beige tile backsplash with floral deco tiles and suite of SS LG appliances enhance
modernized look. Upper front glass pane cabinet is perfect place for decorative bowls or mugs, while
deep garden window with glass shelving is an instant perch for home-grown herbs or flowering plants.
Kitchen wraps back to hallway and foyer, creating circular floorplan. Hardwood steps lead up to
conveniently located hall bath at edge of 2 nd level of dove gray tile with a soft hint of yellow border,
cherry vanity and tub/shower combination. There is even a linen closet to help keep towels and
toiletries nice and neat! Hardwood floors continue here as well with 2 secondary BRS that fan out and
offer dual window, muted color paint and closets with build-ins. Primary BR is larger than others with
not only ample room for sitting area but also substantial walk-in closet and full, private bath of cream
tile, shower and tile floor. LL features spacious FR with wide-plank wood heated floors, chair rail with ledge that run almost entire edge of room and beadboard/paneling beneath. Ledge serves as a built-in candle and photo frame holder! Tucked off FR is cleverly located PR with tile floor and cherry cabinet vanity. Adjacent to FR is equally large unfinished storage area, laundry facilities, row of cabinets, shelving/board for hanging tools and dual utility sink. From FR travel up a couple of steps and enjoy all-windowed sun porch with angled ceiling. Indoor comfort with outdoor ambiance and a never-ending invitation to relax and recharge! Just beyond is backyard that is fenced-in and open with neighboring trees providing no-maintenance shade! A "Service Plus" Home warranty is transferable to the new owner! Home is nearby to Rt. 202 corridor with easy access to I-95. Delightful home on Dakota Ave.!