237 Birch Ave

Wilmington, DE 19805

$185,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
950 Sq. Ft.
$195 / Sq. Ft.
950
Sq. Ft.
$195
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 10/27/23
Closed 10/27/23

Description

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...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.

Listing Agents

  1. Maria Catalina

    Maria Catalina

    Listing Agent

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  2. Stephen Mottola

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Property Details for 237 Birch Avenue

Tax ID Number
19-004.00-513
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/21/2024 11:25 PM

Property Details for 237 Birch Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC2050640
Days on Market9
Taxes$1,465 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1944
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
CountyNew Castle County
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Location

Sold By Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

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Building Information for 237 Birch Avenue

Stories2Residences-Year Built1944Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

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Property Information for 237 Birch Avenue

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District County ID: 300200396545
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BALTZ (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALEXIS I. DU PONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MCKEAN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Elsmere/Newport/Pike Creek (30903)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $35,400
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $137
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $28,600
  • City Town Tax: $453
  • Land Assessed Value: $6,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: 19R2
  • Tax Lot: 513
  • School Tax: $875
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 950.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Other
  • Parcel ID: 2376317
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Off Street
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 237 Birch Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2050640

$185,000—
Oct 19, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2050640

—
Oct 19, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2050640

—
Oct 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2050640

$189,900—
Oct 12, 2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009151302

$129,900—
Sep 8, 2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009093136

$134,900—
Sep 8, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009151302

$129,900—
Jun 23, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009093136

$134,900—
Jun 23, 2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008896470

$139,900—
Nov 4, 2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008868362

$139,900—
Nov 4, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008896470

$139,900—
Sep 25, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008868362

$143,900—
Aug 21, 2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008778244

$153,500—
May 26, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008778244

$155,900—
Oct 28, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #752957678

$139,900

+193.5% / yr

Oct 28, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC167182

$139,900—
Oct 8, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC167182

—
Oct 5, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC167182

$139,900—
May 31, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #752933633

$89,900—
May 31, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #252933633

$89,900—
May 31, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC160304

$89,900—
Apr 30, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC160304

—
Apr 29, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC160304

$89,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2050640

$185,000
10/19/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2050640

—
10/19/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2050640

—
10/11/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2050640

$189,900
10/12/2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009151302

$129,900
09/08/2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009093136

$134,900
09/08/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009151302

$129,900
06/23/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009093136

$134,900
06/23/2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008896470

$139,900
11/04/2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008868362

$139,900
11/04/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008896470

$139,900
09/25/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008868362

$143,900
08/21/2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008778244

$153,500
05/26/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008778244

$155,900
10/28/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #752957678

$139,900

+193.5% / yr

10/28/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC167182

$139,900
10/08/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC167182

—
10/05/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC167182

$139,900
05/31/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #752933633

$89,900
05/31/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #252933633

$89,900
05/31/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC160304

$89,900
04/30/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC160304

—
04/29/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC160304

$89,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 237 Birch Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,800Additions$28,600Total$35,400
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt950 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt950 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1944Zoning19R2CountyNEW CASTLEAPN19-004.00-513

Schools near 237 Birch Avenue

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
Public - K to 5
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
McKean (Thomas) High School
Public - 9 to 12
Conrad Schools of Science
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

McKean (Thomas) High School
Public9 to 12

Conrad Schools of Science
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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