215 N Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 $215,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,500
Acreage: 0.03
Age:16 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2048152
Subdivision: Wilm #22
Design/Type:
End of Row/Townhouse

Description

Seriously? Ready to move-in and modern at such a great price? YEP!! Introducing a truly unique GEM in the heart of the city. Welcome to 215 N. Van Buren Street, a completely NEW home (built in 2007) that offers exceptional functionality and comfortable city living in the heart of Wilmington. Nestled just off Second Street, this property combines a calm location with easy access to public transportation, city conveniences, take-out food and a variety of shops. You'll find yourself just moments away from attractions like Blue Rocks stadium, Trolley Square, Little Italy, parks, scenic walking trails, Riverfront attractions, and the train station, making both exploration and commuting effortless. Alternatively, enjoy a pleasant walk or bike ride to work within the central business district. This corner home boasts ample street parking on both the front and side. It features a modern brick facade and brand-new windows and high-quality doors. When we say "NEW," we mean everything – from the structure, insulation, windows, and doors, the electrical, plumbing, walls, and paint. Step through the front door to the tiled entryway into a spacious living room that exudes comfort. Just near the front door is an oversize coat closet. That is super helpful., With comfortable carpeting and abundant windows, this inviting space is perfect for hosting gatherings, enjoying movie nights, or simply unwinding with your family. Moving down the hall, the generously sized eat-in kitchen (room for 6-8) offers both functionality and style, featuring plentiful cabinet space and stylish, durable countertops. A rear door from the kitchen also provides access to a secluded oasis large patio area, inviting you to unwind and relax in your own personal haven with space for a small vegetable or flower garden nearby. Whether basking in the sun or hosting barbecues, this outdoor space is ideal for both relaxation and socializing. Additionally, conveniently located off the kitchen is a spacious half bath. Up the stairs from the kitchen brings you to the bedroom level. The central hallway showcases attractive simulated wood laminate floors and leads to three bedrooms and a full bath. The primary bedroom is fully carpeted, receives ample natural light from windows on two sides, and boasts a huge walk-in closet with space saver shelves and hanging racks. The two additional bedrooms also offer plush carpeting and excellent storage solutions. The middle bedroom features a deep double closet, while the third bedroom offers yet another walk-in closet. The shared full bath includes a convenient tub-shower combination and a vanity sink with extra storage space. The basement presents a blank canvas, inviting you to personalize it according to your lifestyle. Whether you envision a project area, game center, workshop, exercise space, or ample storage, this versatile space can accommodate your needs. The adjacent utility area houses the electric hot water heater, electrical panel, and high-efficiency gas furnace. Modern plumbing and a laundry area add convenience and peace of mind. Think about how you will save on your utility bills with the modern construction and insulation. While outside portion of the Central A/C is not currently installed, the plenum is in place, requiring only a new outside unit. The seller may consider restoring this feature for the right price. In a market like this, finding such quality at an affordable price is truly rare. Act before someone else grabs it! Don't miss out on this move-in ready home in a convenient location – simply grab the keys and start enjoying city life. Schedule a tour today! Please note that the property currently has a tenant in place, and showing requires 48 hours' notice. INVESTORS: reliable tenant currently on a month-to-month lease ($1000). They might be willing to stay or can vacate prior to closing. Active interior and exterior cameras on premises. Accepting all types of financing FHA, VA, CASH, CONV.

Primary Bed: 12 X 14 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 10 X 8 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 10 X 8 - Upper 1
Bathroom 2: 5 X 5 - Upper 1
Family Room: 20 X 14 - Main
Kitchen: 13 X 16 - Main
Half Bath: Main
Utility Room: 20 X 13 - Lower 1
Laundry: 20 X 12 - Lower 1

Taxes: $947
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated
Elem. School: LewisMid. School: SkylineHigh School: Alexis I. Dupont

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Electric, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 150 Amps, Basement Laundry, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Utilities - Phone, Sewer Available, Water Available

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Full Basement, Unfinished Basement, Tile/Brick Flooring, Dry Wall, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient Windows, Six Panel Doors, Storm Doors

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Flat Roof, Brick Exterior, Patio(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot
Corner Lot, Urban, City View, Panel Fence, Privacy Fence

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Public Elementary (31 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Bayard School (The) Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 0.47 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.48 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 0.88 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 0.92 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.01 mi
Bancroft School (The) Christina School District 1–7 Wilmington 1.02 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.02 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 1.12 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 1.2 mi
Highlands Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.27 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 1.28 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.64 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.95 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.05 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.2 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.2 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.21 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–5 Wilmington 2.26 mi
Sussex Montessori School Sussex Montessori School K–3 New Castle 2.89 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.99 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.19 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.31 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.7 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.94 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.06 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.26 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.3 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Charter School of New Castle Charter School of New Castle K–8 New Castle 4.6 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 4.84 mi

Public Middle (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 0.88 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.01 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 2 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.14 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.21 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 3.16 mi
Gateway Lab School Gateway Lab School 3–8 Wilmington 3.38 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.94 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.44 mi
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.76 mi

Public High (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 2–12 Wilmington 0.88 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 0.96 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.01 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.17 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.49 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 1.49 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 1.93 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 2.21 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.51 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.11 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.62 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.67 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 3.94 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.48 mi

Private (22 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 0.4 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.54 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 0.54 mi
Ursuline Academy (Pk-12) Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 0.66 mi
Harvest Christian Academy - Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Wilmington 0.87 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.87 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 4–12 Wilmington 1.17 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.27 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist 1–8 Wilmington 1.29 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.5 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.58 mi
Urban Promise School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Wilmington 1.77 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.81 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–1 Wilmington 2.42 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 2.78 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 New Castle 3.14 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.53 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.53 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.53 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.54 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 4 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–K Wilmington 4.38 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19805), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 23
  • Average salary of people in this community: $40,951

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 7,157
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.47
  • Households w/ Children: 63%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 8,107 (47.4%)
  • Rented: 7,036 (41.2%)
  • Vacant: 1,952 (11.4%)
  • Total: 17,095

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: 38,061
Households: 15,143
Median Age: 35.40

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.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 6.5%
  • Some High School: 7.5%
  • High School Graduate: 42.8%
  • Some College: 15.9%
  • Associate Degree: 6.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 14.2%
  • Graduate Degree: 6.5%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $47,300

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: $1,033
  • One Bedroom: $872
  • Two Bedroom: $1,057
  • Three Bedroom: $1,265
  • Four Bedroom: $1,236

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215 N Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE 19805

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