300 E 5TH STSEAFORD, DE 19973
3
2
1,298 SQ FT
Listing by Coldwell Banker Premier - Seaford
MLS® #: DESU2101810
Blades
Seaford
About the neighborhood
Blades offers a peaceful setting characterized by quiet streets and a slower pace of life. The community features a mix of charming single detached homes and townhouses, many built before 1960, alongside newer properties constructed after 2000. Residents have easy access to primary schools located nearby, enhancing convenience. While some grocery stores and several restaurants are scattered throughout the area, multiple bus lines provide transportation options, with stops conveniently placed near most residences. Although the cycling network is limited, the town’s spacious layout accommodates comfortable living for people seeking a tranquil environment with ample amenities.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is very often the preferred way to move around in this town. In contrast, getting around by transit can be difficult in Blades by reason of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, the town is served by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties. A majority of the houses for sale in this town are located in areas that are not very well-suited for pedestrians because few daily errands can be run without a car. Blades is also not very amenable to cycling because there are a fair number of slopes to challenge cyclists, and there are few bike lanes.
Services
Locals will find that no matter where their property is situated in Blades, primary schools are nearby. In contrast, locals may consider it very difficult to reach high schools as pedestrians. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. With respect to food, in all but a limited number of cases, a car is needed in Blades to access the nearest supermarket. There are also approximately 30 restaurants and cafes in this town.
Character
The character of Blades is exemplified by its relaxed environment. Blades is quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although that is not the case near the railway line.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.0
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly2.8
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants4.4
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.2
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping3.6
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet6.8
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.0
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $35,391
- Median Household Income
- $68,762
Housing Type
- 77.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 4.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 2.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 3.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 11.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 77.3%
- Semi detached
- 4.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 2.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 3.2%
- Mobile
- 11.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 44.2%
- 0 to 4
- 4.9%
- 5 to 9
- 7.1%
- 10 to 14
- 5.8%
- 15 to 19
- 2.4%
- 20 to 24
- 7.0%
- 25 to 29
- 6.7%
- 30 to 34
- 8.2%
- 35 to 39
- 3.6%
- 40 to 44
- 6.7%
- 45 to 49
- 7.3%
- 50 to 54
- 9.3%
- 55 to 59
- 5.6%
- 60 to 64
- 6.4%
- 65 to 69
- 4.9%
- 70 to 74
- 6.8%
- 75 to 79
- 3.0%
- 80 to 84
- 1.2%
- 85 and over
- 2.0%
Education Level
- 13.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 25.1% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 12.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.6% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 13.0%
- High School
- 32.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 25.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7.7%
- Master's degree
- 5.6%
- Professional degree
- 1.5%
- PhD
- 1.5%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.6% TRANSIT
- 91.0% DRIVE
- 2.8% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.6%
- Drive
- 91.0%
- Other
- 2.8%
- None
- 5.9%
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