1221 Haines Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19809-2712 $469,900

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Beds/Baths: 5/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,600
Acreage: 0.15
Age:36 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2082156
Subdivision: Gordon Heights
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Colonial-style home in Gordon Heights. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms with the option for a 5th bedroom or dedicated home office(on the main level), this residence provides the flexibility and space to fit your lifestyle. Step inside to discover a light-filled main level featuring a traditional yet open layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The formal dining room and living room flow seamlessly into a large kitchen with eat in breakfast nook and ample cabinet space. Just off of the kitchen is additional living room with a wood-burning fireplace creates the ideal gathering spot, while large glass sliding doors lead to a private backyard oasis - complete with a spacious deck with a covered awning—perfect for outdoor dining, relaxation, and entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath and make up counter. Additional highlights include a partially finished basement equipped with a pool table just perfect for hanging out. Also through the basement is the attached garage. Conveniently located near schools, parks, and shopping, this home blends historic charm with everyday convenience. Don't miss your opportunity to own this classic Colonial gem in the heart of Gordon Heights!

Taxes: $3,527
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
Elem. School: Mount Pleasant Mid. School: Dupont High School: Mount Pleasant

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Outside Entrance Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Poured Concrete , Wood Fireplace

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding

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Public Elementary (23 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 0.87 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.4 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 1.74 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.98 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.1 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 2.45 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 2.54 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.59 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 2.7 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.7 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 2.71 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 2.73 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.73 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.25 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.34 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.63 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.63 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 4.06 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.49 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 4.57 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.57 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.61 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.92 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.73 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.81 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 4.61 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.61 mi
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.68 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.06 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.46 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 2.59 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 2.66 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.73 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.16 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.61 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.78 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 4.79 mi

Private (31 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 1.3 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 1.35 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.75 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 1.84 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.02 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 2.46 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 2.59 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.67 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 2.76 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 2.76 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.84 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.89 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.97 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 2.98 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.11 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.13 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.13 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.15 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 3.26 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.51 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.53 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.55 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.7 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.71 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 4 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.26 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.26 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 4.42 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.61 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 4.74 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19809), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $56,103

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,764
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.49
  • Households w/ Children: 60%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 3,822 (58.8%)
  • Rented: 2,208 (34.0%)
  • Vacant: 469 (7.2%)
  • Total: 6,499

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 15,139
Households: 6,030
Median Age: 37.60

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.7%
  • Some High School: 4.5%
  • High School Graduate: 24.7%
  • Some College: 20.9%
  • Associate Degree: 8.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 24.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 14.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $73,344

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,130
  • One Bedroom: $1,076
  • Two Bedroom: $1,191
  • Three Bedroom: $1,245
  • Four Bedroom: $1,517

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1221 Haines Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19809-2712

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