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$216,000

274 Birch Ave Wilmington, DE 19805

2 beds
1 full
1,230 sqft
0.04 acres
$176 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 274 Birch Ave

Welcome to this adorable listing located in Elsmere Manor. The location of this house is perfect, whether you work in the City of Wilmington or need easy access to major roads. This home has been updated with newer flooring throughout and updated kitchen with dining area. This is a very clean house and is move-in ready! Basement is finished on one side as a nice sized rec room and on the other side is laundry area. Backyard had a great patio area and there is a second fenced area behind that is great for pets, play area or a lovely garden! This is a great starter home, investment property or for someone looking to downsize. Make sure you schedule to see this one today as you will be pleasantly surprised!

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,230 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1944
ParkingOn Street
MLS #DENC2082022

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Interior: Dining Area
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Parking: On Street
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $216,000
  • Price/SqFt: $175
  • Annual Tax Amount: $977
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Use GPS to 274 Birch Ave, Wilmington, DE
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,230 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
  • MLS Number: DENC2082022
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
  • Office Phone: (302) 733-7000
  • Office Email: realinfo@psre.com
  • Listing Agent: Terri Ann Hines
  • Agent Phone: (302) 545-9203
  • Agent Email: thines@psre.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 22, 2005
Home Sold
$125,000
Jan 03, 2005
Home Sold
$62,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$34,200$977
2021$34,200$950
2020$34,200$956
2019$34,200$967
2018$34,200$963
2017$34,200$914

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

1500 Spruce Ave

5

Richardson Park Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

16 Idella Ave

5

Richey Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

105 E Highland Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,280. The majority of Wilmington, DE residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically 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 RacesHorse Races
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 274 Birch Ave

The listing price of 274 Birch Ave property is $216,000.

The property 274 Birch Ave is a townhouse located in Wilmington, Delaware, 19805.

Accepting Backup Offers: 274 Birch Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 274 Birch Ave are: Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Richardson Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Richey Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bayard School (The) (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Gateway Lab School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Conrad Schools of Science (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Delaware Military Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Charter School of Wilmington (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $977 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 22, 2005 for $125,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 274 Birch Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 274 Birch Ave is 1,230 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 274 Birch Ave is 1944.

This home is located at 274 Birch Ave in Wilmington, DE and zip code 19805 in the Elsmere Manor neighborhood. This 1,230 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 May 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $216,000.

Between May and June 2025, Wilmington, DE real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 73.2%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $309,950, while the average time on the real estate market was 60 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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