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/A11/4/199915 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
102 Parkway AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $363,000
Living Area 1,501 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1957
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-132.00-138
Subdivision Villa Monterey Sec 1
School District Brandywine School District
23 N Rodney DrWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $122,000
Living Area 1,364 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 06-146.00-521
Subdivision Edgemoor Gardens
School District Brandywine School District
908 Grandview AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $211,000
Living Area 560 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 1
Year Built 1920
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 17-002.00-231
Subdivision Montrose Addn
School District Brandywine School District
305 Marsh RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $315,000
Living Area 1,608 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1920
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-139.00-251
Subdivision Hillcrest
School District Brandywine School District
104 River RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $267,000
Living Area 1,750 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 1.5
Year Built 2012
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 06-146.00-369
Subdivision Edgemoor Gardens
School District Brandywine School District
41 Stoney Run RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $442,000
Living Area 1,896 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 2.5
Year Built 2006
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-124.00-116
Subdivision Delaire
School District Brandywine School District
1209 Melrose AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $248,000
Living Area 832 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 1
Year Built 1920
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 17-002.00-209
Subdivision Montrose Terrace Add
School District Brandywine School District
4 Lore AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $230,000
Living Area 1,344 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1
Year Built 1917
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Corporate
APN 06-139.00-305
Subdivision Hillcrest
School District Brandywine School District
323 Beverly PlWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $360,000
Living Area 1,536 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 06-140.00-103
Subdivision Penny Hill Terrace
School District Brandywine School District
1526 Seton DrWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $406,000
Living Area 1,224 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 06-133.00-199
Subdivision Bellevue Manor Add
School District Brandywine School District
406 Maple AveBellefonte, DE 19809
Estimated Value $278,000
Living Area 1,482 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1920
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Corporate
APN 17-002.00-381
Subdivision Montrose
School District Brandywine School District
702 River RdWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $359,000
Living Area 1,458 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1955
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 06-140.00-278
Municipality BRANDYWINE HUNDRED
School District Brandywine School District
17 Paynter DrWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $126,000
Living Area 1,354 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 1
Year Built 1940
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Corporate
APN 06-150.00-142
Subdivision Edgemoor Gardens
School District Brandywine School District
12 Lore AveWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $401,000
Living Area 1,880 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1933
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Multiple
APN 06-139.00-303
Subdivision Hillcrest
School District Brandywine School District
1009 Sweet Cherry CtWilmington, DE 19809
Estimated Value $418,000
Living Area 2,074 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 2.5
Year Built 1999
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 06-132.00-222
Subdivision Woodside Court
School District Brandywine School District