228 Birch Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805

SHOWINGS HAVE TEMPORARILY STOPPED ON 7/31/21. Welcome to 228 Birch Avenue in the historic town of Elsmere, Delaware. Incorporated as a town in 1909, real estate is the heart of this community. In 1886 a real estate developer named Joshua Heald bought farmland to be used for building the stylish new homes of the time--homes we still cherish today. This larger-than-most at 1,425 square feet, two-story, end-of-row townhome sits on a flat lot on a one-way, tree-lined street and features all the desirable comforts expected of a twenty-first-century modern home, including central air-conditioning (new in 2014), replacement windows with a transferrable warranty, hardwood and sensible laminate flooring, granite countertops, a glass-tile backsplash, an open pantry, and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen. Additional highlights include lighted ceiling fans, gas cooking, a powder room on the main level, lightly colored walls throughout. A new roof was installed in 2019. Not to be overlooked, the large (16x14) sun-filled bonus room extension off the kitchen can accommodate a variety of needs, including a potential in-law suite. The adjoining powder room could be converted to a full bath and the entry from the kitchen modified to include a door. The existing rear exterior door provides a sense of privacy to the space. Returning to the subject of history, it is interesting to note that the covered entry on the right side of the house leads down to the partially finished walk-out basement. At one point in time, the basement served as a convenience store for the local community. The rear deck will be professionally rebuilt and extended with new angled steps prior to closing. With a convenient location near the Elsmere Bark Park, shopping, public transportation, and I-95, 228 Birch Avenue is an excellent choice for your new home.