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.
Sold for $429,000 on 04/01/25
$429,000
8 Alcott Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808
4beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
6,970 Square Feet Lot
$437,700 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$2,687 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 11, 2025 at 06:13am
Listed by:
Ms. Yasmin Bowman 302-438-8667,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Bought with:
Danielle Perry, RS-0023017
RE/MAX Edge
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2073928

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Den
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Chair Rail
- Level: Lower
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Screened porch
- Features: Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Curved Staircase, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full,Connecting Stairway,Drainage System,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Heated,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,225
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Built In, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Concrete, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level,Multi/Split,One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,970 sqft
- Features: Landscaped, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 08049.20035
- Zoning: NC8.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilmington
- Subdivision: Heritage Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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