700 W Thirty First Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 $249,900

Beds/Baths: 3/1.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,225
Acreage: 0.05
Age:89 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2088320
Subdivision: Wilm #02
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 700 W Thirty First Street, a beautifully maintained home that combines classic architectural charm with thoughtful modern updates in a highly convenient Wilmington location. This property immediately stands out with its timeless hardwood floors, detailed trim work, and natural light that fills every level. The kitchen has been refreshed with contemporary updates, including durable countertops and sleek stainless-steel appliances added in 2021, all set against ample cabinetry that makes the space both functional and stylish. The second-floor windows were replaced for improved energy efficiency, while central air conditioning upstairs ensures year-round comfort that flows naturally throughout the home. The spacious main bedroom features dual closets, while 2 additional bedrooms and flexible living areas allow for comfortable everyday living, work-from-home options, or guest space. A full bath offers updated fixtures, including a walk-in shower and tub with a newer toilet, balancing function with modern touches. The bonus second-floor balcony provides a cozy spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. At the same time, the welcoming front porch and backyard offer inviting outdoor spaces to enjoy fresh air and fun gatherings. The lower level provides laundry and storage space with potential for future customization, giving new owners room to expand or personalize as they wish. Beyond the home itself, the location is a true advantage: this property offers quick access to I-95, Concord Pike, and other major commuter routes, making travel to Philadelphia, Newark, or beyond a breeze. Just minutes away are local parks, green spaces, and community landmarks that encourage an active lifestyle, as well as convenient shopping centers, dining options, and neighborhood services that make everyday errands simple. Whether enjoying the character of a historic Wilmington block, relaxing in thoughtfully updated spaces, or appreciating the easy reach of highways, schools, and recreational areas, this home offers both comfort and value. Combining classic design with key upgrades and an enviable location, 700 W Thirty First Street is move-in ready and waiting to be discovered. Schedule your showing today to experience the flow, light, and charm this Wilmington home has to offer.

Primary Bed: 14 X 10 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 15 X 9 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 11 X 10 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 9 X 9 - Main
Dining Room: 13 X 11 - Main
Living Room: 19 X 15 - Main
Other: 11 X 7 - Main

Taxes: $2,237
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Brandywine
Elem. School: Carrcroft Mid. School: Dupont High School: Concord

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Full Basement, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring

Exterior
Slate Roof, Brick Exterior

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Public Elementary (28 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School Brandywine School District Preschool–5 Wilmington 0.33 mi
Warner Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District 3–5 Wilmington 0.74 mi
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Red Clay Consolidated School District K–2 Wilmington 0.89 mi
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.04 mi
East Side Charter School East Side Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.08 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.09 mi
Kuumba Academy Charter School Kuumba Academy Charter School K–8 Wilmington 1.21 mi
Stubbs Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool–K Wilmington 1.33 mi
First State Montessori Academy First State Montessori Academy K–8 Wilmington 1.36 mi
Lombardy Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 1.47 mi
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.49 mi
Johnson (Joseph E. Junior) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.58 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.6 mi
Mount Pleasant Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.18 mi
The Bayard School Christina School District 1–8 Wilmington 2.32 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 2.5 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 2.92 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.34 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.41 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.63 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.95 mi
Hanby Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4 mi
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Brandywine School District Preschool Wilmington 4 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.01 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.7 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 4.76 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.94 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.94 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 0.19 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.09 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.6 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Greenville 2.53 mi
Springer Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.86 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 2.92 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.34 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.67 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 4.86 mi

Public High (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Freire Charter School Freire Charter School Wilmington 8–12 Wilmington 1.07 mi
First State School Red Clay Consolidated School District 1–10 Wilmington 1.09 mi
Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School 8–12 Wilmington 1.21 mi
Howard High School of Technology New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.24 mi
The Bancroft School Christina School District 1–9 Wilmington 1.6 mi
Mount Pleasant High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 1.78 mi
Brandywine High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.67 mi
Charter School of Wilmington Charter School of Wilmington 9–12 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 2.81 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 2.92 mi
Odyssey Charter School Odyssey Charter School K–12 Wilmington 3.34 mi
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.58 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 3.88 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Concord High School Brandywine School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.66 mi

Private (35 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Salesianum School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 0.62 mi
Sharon Temple Adventist School Seventh-Day Adventist K–8 Wilmington 0.69 mi
Maranatha Christian Academy Brethren K–6 Wilmington 0.73 mi
Augustine Hills School Nonsectarian 4–11 Wilmington 0.82 mi
Program For Rigor And Innovation In Education Nonsectarian 6–8 Wilmington 0.9 mi
Wilmington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Wilmington 0.92 mi
Urban Promise School Other Preschool–6 Wilmington 1 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 3–12 Wilmington 1.21 mi
Astra Zeneca Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.25 mi
Urban Promise Academy Nonsectarian 7–11 Wilmington 1.28 mi
Ursuline Academy Lower Roman Catholic K–5 Wilmington 1.4 mi
Serviam Girls Academy Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 1.43 mi
St Ann School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.49 mi
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.59 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.6 mi
Darul Amaanah Academy Islamic K–8 Wilmington 1.6 mi
Padua Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 1.65 mi
St Peter Cathedral School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.67 mi
St Anthony Of Padua Grade School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 1.79 mi
Concord Preschool And Childcare Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.82 mi
Faith Preschool & Child Care Presbyterian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.04 mi
Montessori Learning Centre Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.13 mi
Tower Hill School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.19 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.26 mi
Nativity Preparatory School Of Wilmington Roman Catholic 5–8 Wilmington 2.28 mi
St Elizabeth School Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Wilmington 2.64 mi
Brandywine Valley Christian Presch Baptist Preschool–K Wilmington 3.1 mi
Albert Einstein Academy Jewish K–5 Wilmington 3.44 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.62 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.74 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.85 mi
The Pilot School Nonsectarian Ungraded Wilmington 3.97 mi
The Tatnall School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.22 mi
Children's House Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.51 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 4.96 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wilmington (19802), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $45,076

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 8,011
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.45
  • Households w/ Children: 56%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 5,103 (43.6%)
  • Rented: 5,296 (45.2%)
  • Vacant: 1,306 (11.2%)
  • Total: 11,705

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: 25,715
Households: 10,399
Median Age: 38.60

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: 1.9%
  • Some High School: 7.8%
  • High School Graduate: 45.4%
  • Some College: 15.9%
  • Associate Degree: 5.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 12.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 11.6%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $46,176

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: $541
  • One Bedroom: $819
  • Two Bedroom: $1,073
  • Three Bedroom: $1,226
  • Four Bedroom: $1,326

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin , (302) 999-9999

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700 W Thirty First Street, Wilmington, DE 19802

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