1217 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
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OFF MARKET

$250,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,152 sqft

1217 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805

Est. Refi. Payment $1,554/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 25, 2023 for $250,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$250K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$6K (-2.2%)
Since last sale
Decreased$600 (-0.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +120% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$249K
August 2026$251K
July 2026$254K
June 2026$260K
May 2026$261K
April 2026$260K
March 2026$263K
February 2026$258K
January 2026$255K
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1231 Sycamore Ave, Wilmington, DE
0.06
Townhouse
$230,000
05/29/26
3
1
1,300
1315 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE
0.11
Townhouse
$215,000
09/26/25
3
1
1,025
1230 Sycamore Ave, Wilmington, DE
0.03
Townhouse
$224,900
11/21/25
3
1
1,150
1366 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE
0.17
Townhouse
$180,000
06/16/26
3
1
1,025
127 Bungalow Ave, Wilmington, DE
0.15
Townhouse
$185,000
11/07/25
3
1
1,000
1300 Cypress Ave, Wilmington, DE
0.12
Townhouse
$215,000
12/23/25
3
1
875
256 Birch Ave, Wilmington, DE
0.25
Townhouse
$190,000
05/28/26
2
1
1,160
1021 Dover Ave, Wilmington, DE
0.19
Townhouse
$189,000
01/30/26
2
1
950
201 Birch Ave, Wilmington, DE
0.26
Townhouse
$233,000
01/09/26
3
1
1,225
207 Birch Ave, Wilmington, DE
0.25
Townhouse
$225,000
03/20/26
2
1
1,430

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1210 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
0.03
$231,200
3
1
1,738
Off Market
1224 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
0.03
$241,900
3
2
1,450
Off Market
1219 Maple St, Wilmington, DE 19805
0.00
$227,300
3
1.5
1,150
Off Market
1230 Sycamore Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
0.03
$224,900
3
1
1,150
Recently Sold
1243 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
0.04
$243,800
3
1
1,150
Off Market
1248 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
0.06
$218,600
3
1
1,150
Off Market
1250 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
0.06
$203,500
3
1
1,150
Off Market
1231 Sycamore Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
0.06
$230,000
3
1
1,300
Recently Sold
247 Bungalow Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
0.07
$215,900
3
1
1,150
Off Market
1112 Dover Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
0.13
$277,300
3
1.5
1,400
Off Market
239 Locust Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
0.11
$216,700
3
1.5
1,625
Off Market
1305 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805
0.09
$243,000
3
1
1,025
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1956
1,152 sqft
$217/sqft
Garage

About this House

This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property and approved for HomePath Mortgage AND HomePath Renovation Financing. Purchase for as little as 3% down! No PMI! Excellent funding alternatives for this home. Visit HomePath website, or contact listing broker for more information. This three bedroom Elsmere Gardens town home is conveniently located to Wilmington, Newark, 141 and Interstate transit, in the middle of it all and in the quaint town of Elsmere. It features an open floor plan with hardwood floors. Inviting and spacious living room welcomes you in. Dining area is open to kitchen with breakfast bar. Basement if finished with tile floors, powder room and outside entrance. Upstairs are three well scaled bedrooms and full bath. Vinyl replacement windows are found through most of this home. Off street rear parking makes life a breeze. Seller requires that offers are made via HomePath website. Contract package attached on Trend.
1217 Maple Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,152 sqft townhouse built in 1956. It last sold for $250,000 on Jul 25, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $250,200, with a rent estimate of $1,856/month.

Home Details for 1217 Maple Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, OilAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Other, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Row House

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 25, 2023
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2044700
Sold
$250,000
Jul 5, 2023
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2044700
Pending
$253,000
Jun 30, 2023
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2044700
Listed For Sale
$214,900
Apr 30, 2013
Source: N/A
Sold
$80,000
Feb 16, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$79,900

Market trends in Elsmere

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Elsmere

At least 74 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Dion Inge Sr.
    "Living here, I’m not too far from the city or I95. Kirkwood Highway does get really crowded after work hours but clears up around 6:00 PM. "
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  • Maddie
    "There are trash on the ground, people don’t often pick up their dog poop. Some people do. Most yards aren’t takin care of. "
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  • Maddie
    "I use my car frequently but I do see city/dart buses around. Sometimes there are places that are walkable or use a bike to get to places"
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  • 248v29zygm
    "There are many families, many kids and a nice park with a new playground. There is a school in the area. And many school bus pick up spots."
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  • Trulia User
    "Absolutely charming and fun family feel in this neighborhood. Definitely great for young couples or families starting out. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cost and family-oriented neighborhood that is very safe and offers a real sense of community. Love UPG!"
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  • Talktosara
    "Quaint metropolitan area surrounding the city of Wilmington. Close to major highways and resources. Quiet enough and close enough without the city riff raft. "
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  • Mr. B. .
    "Great schools, parks and recreational activities for families. Lots of trails for all sorts of activities. Minutes from shopping, dining and all the major highways and cities."
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  • Talktosara
    "Strong sense of encouragement when coming together during trying times. We All look out for one another. I’d love to see a neighborhood associations club or HOA club arise to gather a true sense of pride in our neighborhoods "
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  • Mike M.
    "Commute is easy through this neighborhood. It’s right along a major thoroughfare, Kirkwood Hwy, which connects to just about every major road in the area. "
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  • Charleen D.
    "The schools here are amazing, Red clay school district is definitely worth moving to this area! You will be happy here!"
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  • Predestined67
    "Elsmere is unique as it has its own rules separate from others. It’s extremely safer than neighboring communities. The people are friendly and there are great community activities to participate with."
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  • Nichele L. E.
    "it's been 4 years now,but it's good but I'm moving,but it's good to be around alot of stores and close to my work place."
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  • Shana G.
    "I drive to and from work and everywhere else I need to go. There is public transportation about a 5-10 walk from where I live. "
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  • Auntiej2358
    "I live in this neighborhood and I’ve lived here 36 years. It’s dog friendly and neighbors are nice and we all get along and look out for one another."
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  • Nichele L. E.
    "Yes I lived in my neighborhood for 4 years, and socialize with only 3 people. We mainly stay to ourselves and we love the stores around here."
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  • Jeremy B.
    "Elsmere doesn't have a great reputation, but I honestly love it. Very close to everything amd have had no issues with the neighborhood. pretty quiet and friendly!"
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "I love Elsmere! It’s quiet and most of the people are nice here. The Elsmere church is fabulous and very friendly! I would definitely would want to buy a house around here and stay for awhile. "
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "This place is quiet. People that love her are quite nice and rarely do you hear anything bad happening here that’s drastic! Plus the Elsmere Church is awesome!"
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "Not enough grass area for the dogs to go except in peoples yards. Unless you have to take them to the park which sometimes you have kids there that want to pet the dog and makes it hard for the dog to use the bathroom!"
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  • Joan T.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 35 years and everything has been good for me and the neighbors I do know. We look out for each other. And it’s a dog community and that’s a plus for me because I’m a dog lover. We get all important notices as to what’s going on in the community."
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs around here every day. plenty of open spaces to run & take long walks. Also some nearby parks in walking distance."
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  • Lovette J.
    "For the most part, dogs seem pretty friendly and non-aggressive with is reassuring for other dog owners. Also, owners should be more responsible in cleaning up after their pets at all time because kids play in grassy areas."
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  • Ivetty
    "Fire works on 4th of July Junk removal once a year Christmas Parade on Halloween you see a lot of families trick or treating"
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  • Aniicole
    "I love Elsmere have been living here for 15 years now and I am 20 it is an wonderful place to live. "
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  • Melmar0822
    "There are many dogs here. I have one. There is a dog park. Very friendly neighbors. People walk their dogs all of the time. No issues so far. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1217 Maple Ave

  • What is 1217 Maple Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1217 Maple Ave in Elsmere, DE is $250,200.
  • What is the price history for 1217 Maple Ave?
    1217 Maple Ave in Elsmere, DE last sold for $250,000 in July 2023.
  • Is Elsmere a buyer's or seller's market?
    Elsmere is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Elsmere?
    Residents describe Elsmere, DE as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Elsmere, DE.
  • Does 1217 Maple Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 1217 Maple Ave in Elsmere, DE has a garage.

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