Suburban Philadelphia Real Estate News

The Brandywine Festival of the Arts is this weekend in the Brandywine Park near downtown Wilmington DE.

Continuing a tradition spanning 51 years, the Brandywine Festival of the Arts will be holding its event this weekend, the weekend after Labor Day, in Brandywine Park. Located next to the river in the Josephine Gardens across from the Zoo just below the Washington Street bridge, the site is within easy walking distance to downtown Wilmington, Trolley Square, and the north side Brandywine neighborhoods.

This year the Festival will be held from 9-6 on Saturday September 10 and 9-4 on Sunday September 11. Free parking with shuttle service will be available at the Old Wanamaker building on Augustine Cutoff just above the park. Shuttles will be running every 15 minutes.

The Festival will have over 250 artists along with live music, food, and children's activities.The juried artists come from throughout the eastern seaboard representing both regional and national styles and trends. The wide ranging collection of art includes everything from fine art to metal work, jewelry, leather, and wearable art. The music includes both old favorites and new performers in an open air music showcase.

Another great area event during the final days of summer as we prepare to enjoy the great fall season. Come out and enjoy. The event will be held rain or shine.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc
Wilmington DE/Devon PA
Direct:610-618-0808 - Office:302-834-3431
www.DelawarePAHomes.com 

Just a quick reminder that tonight is the last 2011 Family Fun Night at Wilmington's Brandywine Zoo!

Again this year, 93.7 WSTW Family Fun Nights, sponsored by Del-One, are being held at the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington. Admission is only $1 with kids under 3 FREE. There will be animal presentations, interactive games, and music along with Nancy and Spencer from WSTW.

The final Brandywine Zoo 93.7 WSTW Family Fun night will be held September 1 from 6-8PM at 1001 North Park Drive in the Brandywine Park.

It should be beautiful weather, a good way to begin the Labor Day weekend, and great night to relax with the family. Don't miss your last opportunity this year and ... Enjoy!

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc
Wilmington DE/Devon PA
Direct:610-618-0808 - Office:302-834-3431
www.DelawarePAHomes.com 

Don't forget to take some time out this summer to enjoy the Delaware State Parks 2011 Summer Concert Series.

Once again the Delaware State Parks are holding their 2011 Summer Concert Series in five parks throughout the state. This year various concerts will be held in Bellevue State Park north of Wilmington, Killens Pond State Park north of Harrington, White Clay Creek State Park near Newark, Trap Pond State Park near Seaford, and Rockford Park in Wilmington.

In New Castle County, Bellevue has shows on Thursdays and Sundays,White Clay is on Wednesdays, and Rockford is on Mondays. Trap Pondand Killens Pond both hold their concerts on Fridays.  All the events are supported by the generous sponsorship of Inc Now, the Delaware Opthalmology Consultants, and the Delaware Division of the Arts along with Classic Realty, the Trinity Foundation, the Friends of Killen Pond, Trap Pond Partners, and the Friends of White Clay Creek.

This year the concerts began in June and will continue through August. All the concerts are free to the public although park entrance fees may be applicable.

Be sure to take some time and enjoy all the area has to offer!

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc
Wilmington DE/Devon PA
Direct:610-618-0808 - Office:302-834-3431
www.DelawarePAHomes.com 

The Wilmington Flower Market and Winterthur's Point-to-Point are just around the corner.

This Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00, there will be an OPEN HOUSE at 1330 Tulane Rd Wilmington DE  19803 in Green Acres.

Located in northern New Castle County, Green Acres is a great single family home development built by Franklin Builders in the late 1950s.  With 376 homes, the development contains a wide array of contemporary styles including split levels, ranches, raised ranches, and colonials.  Sizes ranged from 1300 square feet to almost 4000 square feet with the majority of homes being in the 1600-2600 square feet range.  Lot sizes ranged from 0.13 to almost half an acre with the average being about one quarter acre. 

It has always been a close knit community which even today includes two swimming pools, a baby pool, picnic facilities, and basketball court.  The pools are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and include swimming instruction, a swim team, and one pool is open for lap swimming for all ages.  There is a very active community association taking care and organizing events throughout the year including the annual July 4 parade.

Tulane is a great home located on the east side of the community listed by Judy Workman with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.  1330 Tulane is a nicely updated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath single family split level home and is currently listed for $289,900.  Per the tax records, the home is listed as having well over 2000 sqft of interior space and sits on a private deep lot of almost a third of an acre with no neighbors behind.

The home itself has been lovingly maintained by the original owner and is in "move-in condition".  It has been recently painted, new carpeting has been installed, and it has a new heating/central air unit as of November 09.  Plenty of storage is available with a nice separate family room and great outdoor patio area.  There is even a separate garden area in the rear.

Green Acres is conveniently located on the south side of Silverside Rd about midway between Marsh Rd and the Philadelphia Pike.  It has easy access to I-95 at the Marsh Rd intersection with access from either Marsh Rd or Carr Rd.  1330 Tulane can be reached by taking Silverside Rd to its intersection with Quincy Dr located just west of I-95. Turn south then take first left on Athens and then follow to Tulane.

This is a great opportunity to take some time off on an expected beautiful Saturday afternoon to visit the Green Acres neighborhood and see all that 1330 Tulane has to offer.  We look forward to seeing you there!  If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.

===== Open House Sat Oct 9 from 1:00- to 3:00 =====
== 1330 Tulane Rd Green Acres Wilmington 19803 ==

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Bear, DE/Newtown Square, PA
Office: 302-834-3431/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.DelawarePAHomes.com

(All statistics per the TrendMLS System and believed accurate but not guaranteed)

Green Acres is a great community of single family homes located just northeast of downtown Wilmington off Silverside Road.

==== Note: OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-3 ====
==== 1330 Tulane Road, Green Acres, 19803 ====

Green Acres is located on the south side of Silverside Road just west of the I-95 Freeway.  It is about halfway between Marsh Road and Philadelphia Pike providing multiple commuting options both into Wilmington and throughout the area.  I-95 is just minutes away with the ramps on Marsh Road affording quick access north or south toward Philadelphia/New York and the Baltimore/Washington DC areas.

Green Acres contains over 350 homes and was largely built between 1955 and 1958 although some construction continued into the early 1960s.  The community contains a great variety of contemporary 1950s styles including various split levels, ranches, raised ranches, and colonials.  Most homes averaged between 1600 and 2600 square feet although homes were built as small as 1350 square feet and now range up to almost 4000 square feet. Many lots were around the quarter acre size although various sections varied from .16 up to almost .50 acres.

Home pricing in Green Acres has followed the same pattern that we have seen in many communities in the area.  From an average price below $200,000 in 2002, prices rose to over $300,000 in 2006 and 2007.  Since then there were 9 sales averaging $281,000 in 2008, 16 sales averaging $256,000 in 2009, and 5 sales averaging $278,000 year-to-date in 2010.  There are also currently 8 homes on the market with asking prices ranging from $249,000 to $319,000 and one home currently under contract for $219,000.

Green Acres has continued to be a popular choice in the area.  With its convenient location, strong sales record, and solid housing choices, the community should remain a great option for years to come.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Bear, DE/Newtown Square, PA
Office: 302-834-3431/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.delawarepahomes.com/

(All statistics per the TrendMLS System and believed accurate but not guaranteed)

The First Around the Fountain Festival will be held in the Cool Spring Reservoir Park this Sunday from 12:00-5:00.

This is another great opportunity to take the day off and enjoy more that the area has to offer.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Bear, DE/Newtown Square, PA
Office: 302-834-3431/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.DelawarePAHomes.com

The Delaware State Parks 2010 Summer Concert Series is now under way.

Looking for some great free entertainment this summer?  Don't miss the 2010 Summer Concert Series now taking place at four state parks throughout the region.  The concerts include a wide range of both local and regional acts in a wide selection of musical styles.  The parks offer a great showcase of the bands and their different styles of music.

The concerts themselves will be held in four different locations:  Bellevue State Park, Killens Pond State Park, White Clay Creek State Park, and Rockford Park.  Bellevue began it's series on June 6 and will continue to hold concerts on most Thursdays and Sundays through August 29.  Killens Pond began on June 18th and will run until August 20th.  White Clay Creek also began on June 6th and will have its final End of the Summer Concert on Monday, September 6.  Rockford begins tonight and will continue until August 16th.

All the concerts are free.  A special thanks should be given to the Delaware State Parks and this year's sponsors:  The Wilmington Blue Rocks, Hockessin Athletic Club, Harrington Raceway and Casino, the Christiana Care Health System, Inc Now, and A&H Metals.  Thanks to all and now is the time to take off some evenings to enjoy the area and some great music.  Another chance to enjoy all the area has to offer.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Newtown Square,PA/Bear, DE
Office: 302-834-3431/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.TwiceTheHouse.com

The 2010 Greek Festival and Italian Festival arrive in Wilmington DE this week.

Today the 2010 Greek Festival opens for its traditional run through Friday June 4th at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 9th & Broom Streets.  It's a great opportunity to get a taste of Greece with food, entertainment, and dancing.  The festival will be open from 11:00AM - 11:00PM daily, and this year from 11:00-2:00 everyday, the festival will offer curbside pickup for those that are unable to dine-in at lunch.  Entertainment will begin at 7:30 nightly.  As in the past there will be a free lunch shuttle running from downtown at 9th & Market Streets.

Then, the St Anthony's Italian Festival opens on June 6th and continues until June 13th.  The festival will be open from 5:30-10:30 Monday through Friday and from 2:00-10:30 Saturday & Sunday.  This year the Festival will be focusing on the culture of the Umbria region of Italy.

The Bellinni Bar and Bocce will be returning for their second year.   As always, there will also be plenty of food, shops, rides, and entertainment throughout.  The annual Italian Festival Gala Concert will be held on June 6th including the Wilmington Children's Chorus as this year's headlining group.  Tickets will also be on sale for a chance to win the ultimate Italian Dream vacation.

Every year, both festivals offer the perfect opportunity to welcome the summer season in Wilmington with all that it has to offer.  Please be sure to  take some time to visit and support our local community.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Newtown Square,PA/Bear, DE
Office: 302-834-3431/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.TwiceTheHouse.com