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501 ESSEX AVENUE, Wilmington, DE 19804
$375,000 Asking Price
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4
beds
2
baths
1,475
sqft
Built in
1950
Remodeled from top to bottom! This 4-bedroom Cape Cod features hardwood floors throughout, a brand new kitchen & remodeled baths, first-floor primary suite (or office), adorable sunroom, wood-burning fireplace, full basement, walk-up attic, large outdoor patio, and a 2-car oversized garage with an apartment overtop! And all of this, within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Step inside this charming home to beautiful refinished hardwood floors extending throughout the adjoining living room & dining room combination with a wood-burning fireplace in the center of it all. An arched doorway leads to the dining room and brand new kitchen featuring bright white cabinetry with dimmable undermount and overhead lighting , granite countertops, stainless undermount sink, and access outside to the patio, perfect for grilling, dining, and relaxing outdoors. Back inside, you will find the main floor primary bedroom (or home office), with en-suite bath, and the cheery sunroom with exposed brick wall and access outside to the back yard and patio. Hardwood floors extend upstairs and throughout all 3 additional bedrooms (each with a remote-controlled ceiling fan) and a full remodeled bathroom. The front bedroom has access to a full walk-up attic for storage or to finish as extra living space, a bedroom, or recreation space, should your needs require it. This home boasts so many valuable upgrades and bonus features including the oversized detached garage with a 1-bedroom apartment overtop with a full kitchen and full bath. The current rental can be maintained for years to come, providing substantial help with your mortgage. Or, with just 60 days notice, it is yours to use as a guest house, in-law suite, studio, office, hangout space, or whatever your imagination can conjure up! Valuable updates include new windows in the kitchen & dining room (and replacement windows throughout), all new fixtures including ceiling fans and interior/exterior lighting, newly refinished hardwood floors, new garage door openers with warranty, new hot water heater in the apartment, new landscaping, newly sealed driveway, and fresh new paint inside and out! Inspections completed for chimney, HVAC, pest/termite, and electrical. Move right into this like-new house and make it your home. OR, use this as an investment opportunity and rent one or both properties!
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- 2nd Kitchen,Attic,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Kitchen/Dining,Entry Level Bedroom,Floor Plan - Open,Floor Plan - Traditional,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops,Wood Floors
- Rooms:
- Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Bedroom 1,Sun/Florida Room,Bathroom 1
- Appliances:
- Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Exhaust Fan,Oven - Single,Oven/Range - Electric,Water Heater
- Laundry:
- Basement,Hookup
- Basement:
- Partial,Space For Rooms,Unfinished
- Flooring:
- Hardwood,Ceramic Tile,Laminated,Concrete
- A/C:
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating:
- Y, Hot Water,Radiator, Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
- Disability Feature:
- None
Exterior
- General:
- Exterior Lighting, Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Cape Cod
- Parking:
- Asphalt Driveway
Construction
- Roofing:
- Pitched,Shingle
- Windows:
- Casement,Double Hung,Replacement,Screens
- General:
- Asbestos, 3, Block
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
- County:
- NEW CASTLE
Lot
- Zoning:
- NC5, 07-042.20-498
Utilities
- Utilities:
- 100 Amp Service,Circuit Breakers
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Michael E McKee
Monthly Payment
Disabled 10% or more?
Used a VA Loan before?
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Do you have dependents?
Your BAH amount is for the military housing area.
Loan term (number of years)
Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Wilmington, DE
Housing
- Number of Units
- 97,766
- Median Home Value
- $285,452
- Median Rent
- $964
36.50% of housing units are renter occupied.
7.24% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
67.77%
- Public Transportation
-
4.49%
- Walk to Work
-
2.54%
- Work from Home
-
24.61%
- Other
-
0.25%
The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.
People
- Population
- 220,356
- Median Age
- 40.50
- Median Household Size
- 2.47
Education
- High School
-
31.55%
- Associate’s Degree
-
6.50%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
21.70%
- Graduate Degree
-
16.21%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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