218 Atkins Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805-1410 $230,000

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Beds/Baths: 4/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,500
Acreage: 0.22
Age:85 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2076914
Subdivision: Lancaster Village
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome home to 218 Atkins Avenue! Nestled on a desirable corner lot in Lancaster Village, this charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Colonial is ready to welcome its next owners. Step inside to find rich hardwood floors that flow throughout most of the home. The bright and inviting living room features large windows that allow natural light to pour in, as well as a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Just off the living room, the dining room leads seamlessly into the kitchen. A convenient hall powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. The unfinished basement offers ample storage space, laundry, and Bilco door access—ready to be transformed to fit your needs. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard perfect for relaxation or entertaining. With classic curb appeal and a prime location just moments from restaurants, shopping, and major routes like I-95, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With a little TLC and updating, this home has incredible potential! The home is being sold in as-is condition. Don't miss this opportunity—schedule your tour today!

Taxes: $798
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Radiator Heating, Steam Heating, Natural Gas, None, None, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Basement Laundry

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

Interior
Full Basement, Unfinished Basement, Basement Walkout Stairs, Carpet Flooring, Wood Flooring, Wood Fireplace

Exterior
Block Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Frame Exterior

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Public Elementary (29 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.62 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 0.79 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 0.96 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 0.97 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.57 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.66 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.68 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.95 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.1 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 2.27 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.29 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 2.32 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 2.36 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 2.39 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.44 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 2.6 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.76 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 3.31 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 3.46 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.54 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.83 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 4.18 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.3 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 4.42 mi
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 4.47 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 4.48 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.53 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.72 mi

Public Middle (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 0.79 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 0.96 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 1.41 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 1.96 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.1 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.44 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.2 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 3.79 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.03 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.53 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.82 mi
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.89 mi

Public High (17 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 0.42 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 0.42 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 0.79 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 0.96 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 1.81 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.85 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 2.1 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.16 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 2.26 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 2.39 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 2.44 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.51 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.56 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.18 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.53 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.73 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.79 mi

Private (34 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.68 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.05 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.06 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.21 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.34 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.4 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 1.65 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.66 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.93 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 1.96 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.99 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 2.21 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 2.24 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.3 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 2.39 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 2.4 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.41 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 2.46 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.49 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.91 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 3.12 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 3.62 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.78 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.86 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.87 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 3.91 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.12 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.13 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.32 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.42 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 4.5 mi
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 4.62 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 4.74 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19805), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 22
  • Average salary of people in this community: $40,573

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 7,227
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.55
  • Households w/ Children: 67%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,776 (44.8%)
  • Rented: 7,080 (40.8%)
  • Vacant: 2,486 (14.3%)
  • Total: 17,342

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: 38,457
Households: 14,856
Median Age: 34.40

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.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 7.0%
  • Some High School: 8.9%
  • High School Graduate: 41.2%
  • Some College: 15.5%
  • Associate Degree: 5.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 13.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 8.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $47,885

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: $800
  • One Bedroom: $855
  • Two Bedroom: $1,029
  • Three Bedroom: $1,219
  • Four Bedroom: $1,426

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218 Atkins Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805-1410

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