209 S Woodward Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805-2358 $459,900

Beds/Baths: 3/2.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,325
Acreage: 0.43
Age:36 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2087154
Subdivision: Roselle
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Set on a rare double lot backing to parkland, this beautifully maintained two-story colonial is a standout in the Roselle community and offers incredible value! With an oversized heated detached garage featuring a half bath, kitchenette and huge driveway, this property could meet the needs for any car enthusiast, contractor or home-based business owners. With 3 massive bedrooms, 2.2 baths and first floor office, this home offers timeless style, modern upgrades, and versatile spaces. Inside you will be greeted by solid hardwood floors throughout the entire home, showcasing the quality and care that’s gone into every detail. The formal living room features elegant arched built-in cabinets and bay window, while the dining room offers a perfect setting for gatherings with custom chair rail detailing. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream—equipped with a quality Dacor stainless steel dual-fuel range, Corian countertops, a built-in and paneled KitchenAid Superba refrigerator, and a large center island. The space opens seamlessly into the cozy family room, complete with a wood-burning brick fireplace w/ heatilator, LED recessed lights and custom-built in’s. Just beyond is a light-filled florida room with stunning backyard views and access to the covered deck. The main level is complete with a private office with separate entrance off the deck. The wide oak staircase leads you to an expansive upper level with a primary suite offering a massive walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite featuring a jetted tub, dual vanities, stall shower with Carrera marble tile, and bonus built-in closet space. Two additional oversized bedrooms and a full hallway bath with laundry provide plenty of room and convenience. The basement is partially finished with a half bath, built in cabinetry and refrigerator—ideal for a game room, studio, or additional living space. The unfinished side offers incredible storage or workshop potential with direct walk-up access to the exterior. Outside, the landscaped yard features hardscaping, mature plantings including a fig tree, a tranquil koi pond and tons of space for backyard activities or gatherings. At the back of the property sits an oversized 840 sq ft detached garage and adjoined rear shed offering even more storage. Additional features include: emergency generator transfer switch, central vacuum, updated LED lighting, new hardwired smoke & carbon monoxide detectors (2025), new garbage disposal (2025), gutter guard system, and new privacy fencing and so much more. This one-of-a-kind property is truly a hidden gem in Roselle—offering size, flexibility, and exceptional value rarely seen in the area. This is a unique opportunity to own a home that truly has it all.

Bedroom 1: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Bathroom 1: Upper 1
Bathroom 2: Upper 1
Half Bath: Main
Sun/Florida Room: Main
Office: Main
Kitchen: Main
Family Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Half Bath: Lower 1
Taxes: $4,308
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Red Clay Consolidated
Elem. School: Marbrook Mid. School: Alexis I. Du Pont High School: Mckean

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Humidifier, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Septic, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Basement Shelving, Basement Walkout Stairs, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Solid Hardwood Flooring, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Heatilator, Mantel(s), Wood Fireplace, Six Panel Doors, Fire Detection System, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector

Exterior
Block Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Pitched Roof, Brick Exterior, Stucco Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s), Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls, Awning(s), Gutter System

Lot
Backs - Parkland, Adjoins - Public Land, Chain Link Fence, Decorative Fence, Privacy Fence

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Public Elementary (33 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.71 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.03 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.22 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.25 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.52 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.87 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.9 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 2.12 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 2.4 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 2.54 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.22 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.22 mi
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 3.61 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.67 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 3.78 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.82 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.82 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 3.88 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 3.9 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 3.93 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 3.93 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 4.05 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.13 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 4.17 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.23 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.33 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 4.47 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 4.49 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.5 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.53 mi
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.69 mi
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 4.94 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.98 mi

Public Middle (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 1.14 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.87 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.9 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.38 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 2.82 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.67 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.82 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.91 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 3.95 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.23 mi
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.31 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.53 mi
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.83 mi

Public High (18 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 0.87 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.13 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 1.86 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 1.87 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 1.9 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 1.96 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.96 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.04 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.14 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.16 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 3.67 mi
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 3.8 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 3.82 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 3.88 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.03 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.23 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.53 mi
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 4.86 mi

Private (29 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.03 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.23 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.25 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.28 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 2.46 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.67 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.85 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.89 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.94 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 3.25 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.31 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.35 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 3.48 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 3.56 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.69 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 3.7 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 3.78 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 3.88 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 3.89 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4 mi
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 4.01 mi
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.05 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 4.05 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.14 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.54 mi
The Hockessin Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Hockessin 4.55 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 4.63 mi
Limestone Hills Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.67 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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209 S Woodward Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805-2358

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