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1408 BRAKEN AVEWILMINGTON, DE 19808
3
3
2,664 SQ FT
Listing by Patterson-schwartz-hockessin
MLS® #: DENC2112702
Pike Creek
Pike Creek-central Kirkwood
About the neighborhood
Pike Creek offers a serene atmosphere characterized by quiet streets with minimal traffic noise, providing a peaceful environment. The community features a mix of single detached homes and row houses, many built during a development boom in the 1980s. Residents benefit from a variety of public green spaces nearby, with approximately ten parks offering easy access to nature. Parking availability in the area is convenient, and the infrastructure supports bicycles as a reliable alternative mode of transportation. Local dining options are accessible, adding to the neighborhood’s charm. Overall, this community presents a comfortable setting with well-maintained housing and pleasant outdoor amenities.
Highlights
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This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a very good transportation option in Pike Creek. It is very easy to find a parking spot. Pike Creek is reasonably bike-friendly. Most homes for sale in this community are located in places that are not very well-suited for pedestrians since very few common errands can be run without a vehicle.
Services
There are only a very small number of high schools and primary schools in Pike Creek and consequently they can be a very long trip away. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. As far as food is concerned, house buyers in Pike Creek often need a car to reach the closest supermarket. Residents can enjoy approximately 40 restaurants and cafes as well.
Character
The character of Pike Creek is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. It is very easy to reach parks in the community since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to explore. This part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly8.4
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.2
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly0.0
Few transit options
Restaurants4.0
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.8
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.6
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $63,523
- Median Household Income
- $131,603
Housing Type
- 43.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 49.3% SEMI DETACHED
- 1.4% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 43.9%
- Semi detached
- 49.3%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 1.4%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.9%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 44.9%
- 0 to 4
- 3.8%
- 5 to 9
- 9.5%
- 10 to 14
- 6.5%
- 15 to 19
- 6.5%
- 20 to 24
- 2.0%
- 25 to 29
- 2.3%
- 30 to 34
- 6.3%
- 35 to 39
- 6.5%
- 40 to 44
- 6.7%
- 45 to 49
- 9.9%
- 50 to 54
- 8.4%
- 55 to 59
- 10.1%
- 60 to 64
- 5.3%
- 65 to 69
- 6.1%
- 70 to 74
- 5.4%
- 75 to 79
- 2.8%
- 80 to 84
- 0.7%
- 85 and over
- 1.1%
Education Level
- 1.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 19.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 9.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 6.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 31.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 20.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 5.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 6.6% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 1.3%
- High School
- 19.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 9.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 6.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31.9%
- Master's degree
- 20.0%
- Professional degree
- 5.0%
- PhD
- 6.6%
Commute Mode
- 0.6% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.5% TRANSIT
- 85.8% DRIVE
- 0.4% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.6%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.5%
- Drive
- 85.8%
- Other
- 0.4%
- None
- 12.7%
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