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Sold for $429,000
  • $429,000

    8 Alcott Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808

    4beds
    2,000sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1964
    6,970 Square Feet Lot
    $443,500 Zestimate®
    $215/sqft
    $2,846 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $443,500

    $395,000 - $497,000

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    What's special

    Hardwood floorsFull en-suite bathQuiet back patio walkoutOpen deck
    NEW SOLAR PANELS ARE INCLUDED IN THE SALE PRICE! NO PAYMENT TO TAKE OVER, NO LEASE PAYMENTS. ENJOY SUPER LOW POWER BILLS FOR DECADES TO COME!!! – A rarely available 4-bedroom 3-full-bath raised ranch home in the very desired Heritage Park community conveniently located between Wilmington and Newark. This comfortable home offers three bedrooms on the upper level and a sizable fourth bedroom, full bath and den on the lower walkout level. The upper level features an open-plan living room / dining room area. One of the upper-level bedrooms features a full en-suite bath. There are hardwood floors throughout the upper level. The dining room French doors open to the beautiful sanctuary of a screened back porch with skylights. Enjoy the outdoors, morning coffee or BBQ’ing from the open deck that is adjacent to the back porch. The lower den features sliding doors that open to a quiet back patio walkout, another quiet sanctuary feature of the home, sheltered by a nice back porch and open upper deck. This home is uniquely fitting for the owners to enjoy the option of having living and sleeping areas on separate levels, or for a home-share situation. The lower level is on a concrete slab with carpet throughout the bedroom and den for a comfortable cozy atmosphere. The back porch leads to an open deck with stairs that access the backyard sanctuary and the lower-level walk-out patio. All of this under a NEW ROOF installed in 2021. New “owned” solar panels were installed in 2023 for major energy cost savings (AVG $25 / MONTH). The new homeowner(s) will enjoy the super-convenient location of this lovely home. Area schools are very close by, including St. Marks and Dickinson high schools and Heritage Elementary and Skyline Middle schools located just at the top edge of this very walkable community. The community is surrounded by many convenient amenities such as Heritage Park for recreation, Meadowood Shopping Center, Limestone Shopping Center and the abundance of restaurants, grocery markets and shopping centers along Kirkwood Highway. Just to name a few: Acme supermarket, Marshalls, two WaWa 24 hour convenience stores, Red Mill Shopping Center, Richardson’s Garden Center, Woodmill Professional offices, Pike Creek Shopping Center and Carousel Park and Equestrian Center. Also close by are Christiana Hospital, several medical professional centers, Delaware Park Casino and The Christiana Mall, a major sales-tax-free shopping destination. The University of Delaware and Town of Newark amenities and attractions are also nearby just a couple of miles south and so is the Maryland state line. The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 35-40 minutes' drive. It’s about 15 minutes’ drive to the Wilmington Airport (ILG) where Avelo Airlines continues to increase it’s very convenient service to numerous destinations including nine non-stop destinations. Travelers can now book a flight with American Airlines out of PHL but can conveniently check in at ILG and be shuttled by coach straight to their gate in PHL. NOTE: The bedroom furniture suite on the lower ground floor is for sale.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ms. Yasmin Bowman 302-438-8667,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

    Bought with:

    Danielle Perry, RS-0023017

    RE/MAX Edge

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2073928MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Other, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 11
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 90 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 x 10
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring - Carpet
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 160 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16 x 10
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom 3
    • Level: Lower
    Den
    • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Chair Rail
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 345 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23 x 15
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 110 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11 x 10
    Kitchen
    • Features: Granite Counters, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 12
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 182 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 x 14
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 12
    Screened porch
    • Features: Skylight(s)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 12
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Lower Level
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Curved Staircase, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Dry Wall
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
    • Basement: Full,Connecting Stairway,Drainage System,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Heated,Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,225
    • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,000

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Built In, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Concrete, Attached, Driveway, On Street
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Bi-Level,Multi/Split,One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened, Screened Porch
    • Exterior features: Sidewalks
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 6,970 Square Feet
    • Features: Landscaped, Sloped
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade
    • Parcel number: 08049.20035
    • Zoning: NC8.5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Brick
    • Foundation: Block, Slab
    • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1964

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Heritage Park
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Wilmington

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $215/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $72,200
    • Annual tax amount: $2,516
    • Date on market: 1/2/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/1/2025Sold$429,000$215/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2073928 Report a problem
    3/26/2025Pending sale$429,000$215/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2073928 Report a problem
    1/23/2025Contingent$429,000$215/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2073928 Report a problem
    1/17/2025Price change$429,000-1.4%$215/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2073928 Report a problem
    1/2/2025Listed for sale$435,000$218/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2073928 Report a problem
    12/20/2024Listing removed$435,000$218/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070390 Report a problem
    12/1/2024Price change$435,000-2.2%$218/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070390 Report a problem
    11/22/2024Price change$444,900-1.1%$222/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070390 Report a problem
    11/8/2024Price change$449,900-2.2%$225/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070390 Report a problem
    11/1/2024Listed for sale$460,000+59.2%$230/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070390 Report a problem
    6/21/2019Listing removed$289,000$145/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Associates #DENC317174 Report a problem
    6/20/2019Listed for sale$289,000+1.4%$145/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Associates #DENC317174 Report a problem
    6/18/2019Sold$285,000-1.4%$143/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/16/2019Pending sale$289,000$145/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Associates-Newark #DENC317174 Report a problem
    1/8/2019Listed for sale$289,000$145/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Associates-Suburban #DENC317174 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $430,600 +496.4%
    2024$2,668 +13.4%$72,200
    2023$2,353 -1.2%$72,200
    2022$2,381 +0%$72,200
    2021$2,381 -0.3%$72,200
    2020$2,389 +25.7%$72,200
    2019$1,900 +28.7%$72,200 +3.1%
    2017$1,477 +15.7%$70,000
    2016$1,277 $70,000
    2015$1,277 +11.8%$70,000
    2014$1,142 $70,000
    2013-- $70,000
    2012-- $70,000
    2011-- $70,000
    2010-- $70,000
    2009-- $70,000
    2008-- $70,000
    2007-- $70,000
    2006-- $70,000
    2005-- $70,000
    2004-- $70,000
    2003-- $70,000
    2002-- $70,000
    2001-- $70,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19808

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Heritage
    • Middle: Skyline
    • High: John Dickinson
    • 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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