$2,672 Closing Credit¹
#DENC2072908, Tyesha Mitchell-hill, Listing Office: BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord
$159,900 List price
147 Birch Ave Wilmington, DE 19805
$1,899
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
950 sqft
0.04 acres
$168 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 147 Birch Ave
If you are looking for a great opportunity in Elsmere, there is so much potential in this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom interior townhome. With newer systems in place, you can have peace of mind while updating the interior to your taste. Hardwood floors lie beneath most of the carpeting, ready to add timeless character to your living spaces. The basement area offers ample storage space, laundry and features a walk up basement entrance to the backyard. Parking is conveniently located behind the home or in the front of the home. Enjoy instant equity with comparable renovated homes in the community selling between $190K-$220k. Notable updates include a new roof (2024), new water heater (2024) and gas heater/central air conditioning (2021). Home is an estate sale and sold in as-is condition. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, the City of Wilmington and highways.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusComing Soon
(COMING SOON)
(COMING SOON)
CoolingCentral Air
Size950 sqft
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1944
ParkingOn Street,Off Street
MLS #DENC2077200
Active DateMarch 14, 2025
Summary
- MLS Number: DENC2077200
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (302) 202-9855
- Office Email: ashley.hess@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Thomas Desper Jr.
- Agent Phone: (302) 357-7281
- Agent Email: thomas.desper@compass.com
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,400 | $468 |
| 2021 | $35,400 | $983 |
| 2020 | $35,400 | $477 |
| 2019 | $35,400 | $471 |
| 2018 | $35,400 | $475 |
| 2017 | $35,400 | $440 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•1500 Spruce Ave
5
Richardson Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•16 Idella Ave
2
Academia Antonia Alonso
Public Charter KG-5
1.4 mi
•4403 Lancaster Pike
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,280. Residents of Wilmington, DE typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
68%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Burlington
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 147 Birch Ave
This home is located at 147 Birch Ave in Wilmington, DE and zip code 19805 in the Elsmere Manor neighborhood. This 950 square foot home, which was built in 1944, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $159,900.
Wilmington, DE housing market in February 2025 saw over 36 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 48 sold below. In February 2025 in Wilmington, DE there were 3.9% more homes for sale than in January. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 30 days, the median list price was $329,962.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.