$5,094

closing credit¹

8 Alcott Dr Wilmington, DE 19808

$429,000
4 beds
3 full
2,000 sqft
0.2 acres
$215 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8 Alcott Dr

NEW SOLAR PANELS ARE INCLUDED IN THE SALE PRICE! NO PAYMENT TO TAKE OVER, NO LEASE PAYMENTS. ENJOY SUPER LOW POWER BILLS FOR DECADES TO COME!!! – A rarely available 4-bedroom 3-full-bath raised ranch home in the very desired Heritage Park community conveniently located between Wilmington and Newark. This comfortable home offers three bedrooms on the upper level and a sizable fourth bedroom, full bath and den on the lower walkout level. The upper level features an open-plan living room / dining room area. One of the upper-level bedrooms features a full en-suite bath. There are hardwood floors throughout the upper level. The dining room French doors open to the beautiful sanctuary of a screened back porch with skylights. Enjoy the outdoors, morning coffee or BBQ’ing from the open deck that is adjacent to the back porch. The lower den features sliding doors that open to a quiet back patio walkout, another quiet sanctuary feature of the home, sheltered by a nice back porch and open upper deck. This home is uniquely fitting for the owners to enjoy the option of having living and sleeping areas on separate levels, or for a home-share situation. The lower level is on a concrete slab with carpet throughout the bedroom and den for a comfortable cozy atmosphere. The back porch leads to an open deck with stairs that access the backyard sanctuary and the lower-level walk-out patio. All of this under a NEW ROOF installed in 2021. New “owned” solar panels were installed in 2023 for major energy cost savings (AVG $25 / MONTH). The new homeowner(s) will enjoy the super-convenient location of this lovely home. Area schools are very close by, including St. Marks and Dickinson high schools and Heritage Elementary and Skyline Middle schools located just at the top edge of this very walkable community. The community is surrounded by many convenient amenities such as Heritage Park for recreation, Meadowood Shopping Center, Limestone Shopping Center and the abundance of restaurants, grocery markets and shopping centers along Kirkwood Highway. Just to name a few: Acme supermarket, Marshalls, two WaWa 24 hour convenience stores, Red Mill Shopping Center, Richardson’s Garden Center, Woodmill Professional offices, Pike Creek Shopping Center and Carousel Park and Equestrian Center. Also close by are Christiana Hospital, several medical professional centers, Delaware Park Casino and The Christiana Mall, a major sales-tax-free shopping destination. The University of Delaware and Town of Newark amenities and attractions are also nearby just a couple of miles south and so is the Maryland state line. The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 35-40 minutes' drive. It’s about 15 minutes’ drive to the Wilmington Airport (ILG) where Avelo Airlines continues to increase it’s very convenient service to numerous destinations including nine non-stop destinations. Travelers can now book a flight with American Airlines out of PHL but can conveniently check in at ILG and be shuttled by coach straight to their gate in PHL. NOTE: The bedroom furniture suite on the lower ground floor is for sale.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,000 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1964
ParkingBuilt In,Garage Door Opener,Additional Storage Area, Concrete Driveway, Attached Garage,Driveway,On Street
MLS #DENC2073928
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: DENC2073928
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
  • Office Phone: (302) 645-6661
  • Listing Agent: Yasmin Bowman

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$72,200$2,353
2021$72,200$2,381
2020$72,200$2,388
2019$70,000$1,478
2018$70,000$1,476
2017$70,000$1,277

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Heritage Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

2815 Highlands Ln

7

Forest Oak Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

55 S Meadowood Dr

9

Linden Hill Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

3415 Skyline Dr

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 $76,786. The majority of Wilmington, DE residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

34%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • LincolnLincoln
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • ClassicalClassical
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 8 Alcott Dr

This home is located at 8 Alcott Dr in Wilmington, DE and zip code 19808 in the Heritage Farms neighborhood. This 2,000 square foot home, which was built in 1964, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $429,000.

While more than 52 listings in Wilmington, DE in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 32 listings sold at asking price, and more than 63 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Wilmington, DE decreased by 4.5% between December and January 2025. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 27 days, the median list price was $325,183.

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

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