1228 Gilbert Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19808-5718 $245,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,325
Acreage:
Age:69 years
Style:
Split Level
MLS#: DENC2075034
Subdivision: Capital Tr Fms
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 1228 Gilbert ave, an investor's dream! This three bedroom, one and a half bathroom home has loads of potential for any buyer looking to build equity. Split-level with an attached garage and ample driveway space. On the upper-level are three sizable bedrooms and full bathroom. The lower level has half bath, a great, open space for entertaining and walk-out access to the large, fenced backyard. This fixer-upper is ready for a new look, with your personal touch. Priced to sale, this home wont last long; schedule your appointment ASAP.

Taxes: $1,945
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Crawl Space Foundation, Asphalt Roof, Frame Exterior, Wood Siding

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Public Elementary (25 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.52 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 1.06 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 1.28 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.35 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.11 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.23 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.58 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.6 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 2.68 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.75 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.88 mi
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 2.89 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.18 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.46 mi
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.46 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.78 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 4 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.23 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.4 mi
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.4 mi
North Star Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 4.5 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 4.55 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.74 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.81 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 4.93 mi

Public Middle (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 1.12 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 1.69 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.32 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.75 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.18 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.46 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.94 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 4.18 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.23 mi
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.8 mi

Public High (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 0.96 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.58 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.27 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.35 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.75 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.18 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 3.21 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 3.45 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.46 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 3.46 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.04 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 4.23 mi

Private (24 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.82 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.15 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.89 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 2.03 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.42 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.61 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.04 mi
Limestone Hills Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.32 mi
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 3.52 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 3.74 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.82 mi
The Hockessin Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Hockessin 3.83 mi
The Independence School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Newark 3.83 mi
Towle Institute Christian (no specific denomination) 4–12 Newark 3.89 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 4.06 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.32 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.42 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.58 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 4.63 mi
Holy Angels School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newark 4.69 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.83 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 4.84 mi
Cacc Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Hockessin 4.86 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.94 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19808), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $58,352

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 2,764
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.50
  • Households w/ Children: 52%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 11,629 (73.0%)
  • Rented: 3,523 (22.1%)
  • Vacant: 784 (4.9%)
  • Total: 15,936

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 38,657
Households: 15,152
Median Age: 43.60

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 3.0%
  • Some High School: 4.2%
  • High School Graduate: 30.7%
  • Some College: 17.2%
  • Associate Degree: 7.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 22.2%
  • Graduate Degree: 15.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $78,546

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,083
  • One Bedroom: $986
  • Two Bedroom: $1,154
  • Three Bedroom: $1,669
  • Four Bedroom: $1,766

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1228 Gilbert Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19808-5718

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