Welcome to 237 Birch Avenue. This 2 bed 1 full bathroom is conveniently located in Elsmere Gardens. As you walk up you will be greeted by a covered newer concrete porch (2019). Upon entering the home, you will enter the open living room area that leads into the eat-in kitchen with an open layout. Off of the kitchen is a nice 3 seasoned porch. You will notice the fenced in backyard with access to the conveniently located park right behind the home. New concrete pad in the back as well as a newer shed with lots of room for storage. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a full bathroom with plenty of storage. The unfinished basement contains the washer and dryer, egress walkout, as well as additional storage. Seller has also converted to gas in 2016. House also has an assigned parking spot at the end of the block. Affordable and a great location! Schedule your tour today! House being sold as "as is" condition. Inspections are for informational purposes only.
Sold for $185,000
$185,000
237 Birch Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
2beds
950sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1944
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$195,300 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$1,566 Estimated rent
Home value
$195,300
$182,000 - $209,000
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Listed by:
Maria Catalina 302-354-0637,
Compass,
Listing Team: The Mottola Group, Co-Listing Team: The Mottola Group,Co-Listing Agent: Stephen J Mottola 302-351-2600,
Compass
Bought with:
Justin Ashkenase, RS-0024662
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2050640
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room Off Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 950
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 19004.00513
- Zoning: 19R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elsmere Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $35,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,465
- Date on market: 10/11/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,FHA 203(b)
- Exclusions: All Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $185,000-2.6%$195/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2050640 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Pending sale | $189,900$200/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2050640 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Contingent | $189,900$200/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $189,900+40.8%$200/sqft |
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| 9/12/2011 | Listing removed | $134,900$142/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Wilmington #5731002 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2011 | Listed for sale | $134,900+3.8%$142/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Wilmington #5731002 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2010 | Listing removed | $129,900$137/sqft |
Source: MyhomeXperts@ RE/MAX of Wilmington #5768954 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2010 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$137/sqft |
Source: MyhomeXperts@ RE/MAX of Wilmington #5768954 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2010 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$142/sqft |
Source: MyhomeXperts@ RE/MAX of Wilmington #5768954 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2009 | Price change | $139,900-8.6%$147/sqft |
Source: Re/Max of Wilmington #5618816 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2009 | Price change | $153,000-0.3%$161/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Wilmington #5537875 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2009 | Price change | $153,500-1.5%$162/sqft |
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| 6/2/2009 | Listed for sale | $155,900+11.4%$164/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Wilmington #5537875 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2005 | Sold | $139,900+55.6%$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2005 | Sold | $89,900$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $207,900 +487.3% |
| 2024 | $1,161 +14.8% | $35,400 |
| 2023 | $1,012 -0.1% | $35,400 |
| 2022 | $1,012 +2.9% | $35,400 |
| 2021 | $984 -0.6% | $35,400 |
| 2020 | $990 -0.8% | $35,400 |
| 2019 | $998 +0.1% | $35,400 |
| 2017 | $997 +5.4% | $35,400 |
| 2016 | $946 | $35,400 |
| 2015 | $946 +7.8% | $35,400 |
| 2014 | $878 | $35,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $35,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19805
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Stanton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 2/10McKean (Thomas) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Baltz
- Middle: Alexis I. Du Pont
- High: Mckean
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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