728 Ashford Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 $538,900

Beds/Baths: 3/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,925
Acreage: 0.26
Age:64 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: DENC2083206
Subdivision: Sharpley
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Interior photos coming soon... Presenting 728 Ashford Road, a beautifully maintained all brick rancher situated in the sought-after community of Sharpley in North Wilmington. This distinguished home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, spanning 1,925 square feet of classic charm, tasteful updates, and a meticulously landscaped environment on a quarter acre lot. Perched above street level and enveloped by mature trees, the home's curb appeal is undeniable! A covered front porch invites you into a slate-tiled foyer, which opens to a spacious living room filled with natural light from a large bay window, featuring original hardwood floors.The formal dining room exudes elegance with hardwood flooring, chandelier lighting, and chair rail molding. The kitchen is both warm and functional, featuring natural wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, peninsula seating, pantry storage, and a modern ceiling fan.The inviting family room centers around a brick wood-burning fireplace, flanked by built-in shelving and a wet bar, creating an ideal space for entertainment and relaxation. At the rear of the home, a three-season room boasts exposed brick walls and sliding glass doors, offering tranquil views of the lush, fully landscaped backyard. Each of the three bedrooms is generously proportioned with hardwood floors and ample closet space. The primary bedroom suite is a private oasis, featuring a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with tile flooring, a spacious vanity, and a walk-in shower. The hall bathroom charms with retro tile, a compact vanity, and additional storage.The backyard is a gardener's paradise, featuring a brick patio, paver path, a Japanese maple, bird feeders, and a variety of perennials, with the added convenience of no lawn to maintain! Further enhancements include a laundry area in the basement, a walk-up attic, and an attached two-car garage with interior access. Conveniently located across from wooded parklands and just moments from shopping, dining, and major thoroughfares, this residence embodies comfort, charm, and convenience in one of North Wilmington’s most desirable neighborhoods. Schedule your private tour today!

Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Sun/Florida Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Family Room: Main
Primary Bed: Main
Primary Bath: Main
Bedroom 2: Main
Bedroom 3: Main
Full Bath: Main
Laundry: Lower 1
Basement: Lower 1
Taxes: $3,601
Home Assoc: $240/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Radiant Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Lower Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Unfinished Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Brick Fireplace, Dry Wall

Exterior
Block Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Pitched Roof, Brick Exterior, Patio(s), Porch(es)

Lot
Garden/Lawn View, Fully Fenced

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Public Elementary (26 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.5 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 1.91 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.91 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.55 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.82 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.85 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 2.94 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 2.99 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.42 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 3.44 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.63 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.68 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.81 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.83 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.83 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.84 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 3.95 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 4.02 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 4.15 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.24 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 4.3 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–5 Garnet Valley 4.59 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.64 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 4.7 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.74 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 0.87 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.78 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 2.88 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.84 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.24 mi
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.5 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.64 mi

Public High (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.65 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.45 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.08 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.23 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 3.6 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.81 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 3.82 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 3.83 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.84 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.93 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 4.24 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.64 mi

Private (37 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 0.32 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 0.54 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 0.65 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 0.69 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 1.19 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.3 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.67 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.22 mi
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.22 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.24 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 2.71 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.76 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.76 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.8 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.87 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 2.99 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 3.25 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 3.25 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.37 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 3.43 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.46 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.53 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.6 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.79 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 3.79 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 3.8 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 3.82 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.83 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.07 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.1 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 4.17 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.17 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 4.21 mi
Centerville Layton School Nonsectarian K–12 Wilmington 4.31 mi
St Cornelius School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Chadds Ford 4.4 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.54 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.87 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19803), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 22
  • Average salary of people in this community: $81,783

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,734
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.50
  • Households w/ Children: 55%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,386 (83.0%)
  • Rented: 1,156 (13.0%)
  • Vacant: 356 (4.0%)
  • Total: 8,898

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: 21,867
Households: 8,542
Median Age: 47.50

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: 1.4%
  • Some High School: 2.2%
  • High School Graduate: 18.7%
  • Some College: 12.9%
  • Associate Degree: 5.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 27.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $107,096

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: $855
  • One Bedroom: $1,286
  • Two Bedroom: $1,420
  • Three Bedroom: $1,532
  • Four Bedroom: $2,286

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Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty , (302) 234-1888

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728 Ashford Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

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