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8 Alcott Drive

WILMINGTON, DE 19808

4 beds
3 baths
2,000 sqft
6,970 sqft lot
$217 per sqft
1964 build

FOR SALE – A rarely available 4-bedroom 3-full-bath raised ranch home in the very desired Heritage Park community conveniently located between Wilmington and Newark in the state of Delaware. 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, a 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 energy cost savings. 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 grocery market, Marshalls, two WaWa 24 hour convenience stores, Redmill 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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

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MLS# DENC2070390 —

The Building

Year Built:

1964
Year Built Source:

Estimated
Roof:

Asbestos Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Frame, Brick
Structure Type:

Detached
Levels:

1
Historic:

No
Architectural Style:

Raised Ranch/Rambler
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Block, Slab
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Drainage System, Walkout Level, Sump Pump, Heated, Partially Finished
Basement Finished Percent:

90.0
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

225
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2000
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

225
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated

Interior

Interior Features:

Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Curved Staircase, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Other, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Screened Porch
Flooring Type:

Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

No
Wall & Ceilings:

Dry Wall
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2225
Living Area SqFt:

2,000 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, FHA, VA
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

I-95 south to Rt. 141 N to Rt. 2 West (Kirkwood Hwy) R on Alcott immediately before All Saints Cemetery.
Cross Street:

Whitman
Latitude:

39.71540070
Longitude:

-75.67770386

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Very Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.16
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Features:

Landscaping, Sloping
Lot SqFt:

6,970 Sqft
Additional Parcels:

No
Zoning:

NC6.5
In City Limits:

No
Outdoor Living Structures:

Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
Other Structures:

Above Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

08-049.20-035
Tax Year:

2018
Tax Lot:

035
Tax Annual Amount:

$2,303
Tax Assessed Value:

$70,000
School Tax:

1723.0
County Tax:

581.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

4
Bedrooms Main Level:

3
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Oil

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable TV
Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

Circuit Breakers
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Laundry Type:

Lower Floor

Schools

Elementary School:

Heritage
Middle School:

Skyline
High School:

JOHN DICKINSON
School District Name:

Red Clay Consolidated
School District Source:

3rd Party

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Heritage Park
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Sidewalks
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

1
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Built In, Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Parking Features:

Concrete Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$435,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,329
Taxes	$191
Insurance	$119
Utilities	$193 See report
Total	$2,832/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/1/24 Dec 1, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$435,000	-2.2%
11/22/24 Nov 22, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$444,900	-1.1%
11/8/24 Nov 8, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$449,900	-2.2%

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This house located in Heritage Park, DE 19808 is currently for sale for $435,000. 8 Alcott Drive is a 2,000 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths. 8 Alcott Drive is in the Heritage Park neighborhood of WILMINGTON and has a WalkScore® of 50, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of John Dickinson High School, Skyline Middle School, and Heritage Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty.

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