Brandywine School District, New Castle DE County, DE
Hillcrest
Performance Tier
Average
Median Sold
$335,000
Avg. Appreciation
101%
Avg. $ Gain
$148,667
2025 Sales
5
Low Activity
Compared to the Brandywine district average, Hillcrest is
underperforming by 9%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Hillcrest is a detached single-family subdivision in North Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, with homes built predominantly between 1910 and 1940 — consistent with the Brandywine Hundred’s early 20th-century residential expansion. Structures are two-story Cape Cod and Colonial frames on lots ranging from under a tenth of an acre on interior streets to a third of an acre on larger parcels, with detached garages, walk-up attics, and full basements appearing across the verified listing record. The subdivision carries a Wilmington mailing address but falls outside Wilmington city limits, meaning residents are not subject to the city’s 1.25% earned income tax, and benefit from Delaware’s 0.50% effective property tax rate — among the lowest in the nation — and the state’s absence of a general sales tax.
Specifications
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Because Hillcrest was developed organically across several decades of the early 20th century rather than by a single builder, individual homes vary meaningfully in size, condition, and renovation history — buyers should budget for age-related systems (electrical, plumbing, roofing) even on homes that present well cosmetically, as the listing record documents examples ranging from fully renovated to investor-grade rehab candidates within the same block.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $335k median. historically strong appreciation.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $149k on average. properties doubled in value (101% gain). median sale price $335k.
School District
Hillcrest is served by the Brandywine School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
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Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · brightmlshomes.com · longandfoster.com · atproperties.com · compass.com · movoto.com · nces.ed.gov · brandywineschools.org · en.wikipedia.org · delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com · delawarescene.com · visitdelaware.com · taxfoundation.org · tax-rates.org · nextdoor.com
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight)
The Cyr Team · neighborhood sales data · 4 counties