Nestled just north of Wilmington along Brandywine Boulevard, this tiny town offers surprisingly robust real estate fundamentals for its size. The housing stock ranges from modest cape cods and bungalows built in the 1930s–1950s to newer construction, all along tree-lined and easy-to-navigate streets. Many residents commute to Wilmington, Philadelphia, or through I‑95 and I‑495 to other areas. Access to the Wilmington Amtrak/SEPTA station provides professionals with region-wide mobility. The local business environment surrounds Brandywine Boulevard with art galleries, cafés, vintage shops, and live‑music venues.
Neighborhoods of interest include the central Brandywine Boulevard corridor, which is prized for its walkability and shops; Penn's Grove, which blends historic charm with family‑friendly activities; and the Greenhill/North Wilmington fringe, offering access to schools and transit. Together, all of these elements make Bellefonte a true hidden gem with a genuine upside for investors who are looking for stability, rental and potential long-term investment appeal.
Popular Streets in Bellefonte, Delaware
Highland Ave3031$338,6001,497 Sq.Ft.1/9/2025Maple Ave1931$331,6841,474 Sq.Ft.11/22/2022Prospect Ave3331$320,8481,202 Sq.Ft.2/26/2021Utility3N/AN/AN/AN/A11/4/19991202 Haines AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $356,000
Living Area 1,500 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1960
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-146.00-545
Subdivision Gordon Heights
School District Brandywine School District
1100 Grandview AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $419,000
Living Area 1,624 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1
Year Built 1920
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 17-002.00-212
Subdivision Montrose Terrace Add
School District Brandywine School District
801 Bellevue RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $306,000
Living Area 897 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-133.00-089
Subdivision Bellevue Manor Addn
School District Brandywine School District
28 Bedford DrWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $137,000
Living Area 1,210 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-150.00-187
Subdivision Edgemoor Gardens
School District Brandywine School District
4 Weldin LnWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $410,000
Living Area 2,016 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 3
Year Built 1948
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 06-131.00-234
Subdivision Highpoint
School District Brandywine School District
1521 Seton DrWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $290,000
Living Area 1,174 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-133.00-187
Subdivision Bellevue Manor Add
School District Brandywine School District
1107 Talley RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $307,000
Living Area 960 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 2
Year Built 1930
Property Type Duplex 2 Units
Ownership Type Individual
APN 17-001.00-055
Subdivision Bellefonte Heights
School District Brandywine School District
1006 Marion AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $144,000
Living Area 1,184 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 1
Year Built 1930
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 17-002.00-360
Subdivision Montrose Terrace
School District Brandywine School District
15 S Pennewell DrWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $114,000
Living Area 1,438 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-146.00-287
Subdivision Edgemoor Gardens
School District Brandywine School District
1118 Talley RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $358,000
Living Area 1,504 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1920
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 17-002.00-092
Subdivision Bellefonte Heights
School District Brandywine School District
9 Speer RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $363,000
Living Area 1,787 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1930
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-132.00-075
Subdivision Highpoint
School District Brandywine School District
1512 Brandywine BlvdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $528,000
Living Area 2,366 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 2.5
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 06-133.00-010
Subdivision Bellevue Manor
School District Brandywine School District
402 Grove AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $345,000
Living Area 1,752 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1920
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 17-002.00-041
Subdivision Montrose
School District Brandywine School District
23 S Stuyvesant DrWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $305,000
Living Area 1,042 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Multiple
APN 06-150.00-069
Subdivision Edgemoor Terrace
School District Brandywine School District
13 Stoney Run RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $327,000
Living Area 1,480 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1942
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Multiple
APN 06-124.00-137
Subdivision Delaire
School District Brandywine School District
303 Chestnut AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $360,000
Living Area 1,487 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2.5
Year Built 1933
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 06-140.00-177
Subdivision Hillcrest
School District Brandywine School District