Brandywine School District, New Castle DE County, DE
Ashbourne Hills
Performance Tier
Average
Median Sold
$370,000
Avg. Appreciation
77%
Avg. $ Gain
$155,200
2025 Sales
21
High Activity
Compared to the Brandywine district average, Ashbourne Hills is
underperforming by 5%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Ashbourne Hills is a 604-home single-family subdivision in Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, developed beginning in 1954 and composed primarily of ranch and split-level detached homes. The Ashbourne Hills Civic Association organizes annual community events including Spring and Fall Yard Sales, an Easter Egg Hunt, and Halloween and Christmas parades. The subdivision sits within the Brandywine School District and is zoned to Claymont Elementary School (K–5), which enrolls approximately 913 students and scored above the Delaware state average in both math and reading on state assessments.
Specifications
Location Anchors
Claymont, DE 19703
New Castle DE, DE
39.809, -75.466
What Makes This Distinct
Ashbourne Hills carries a appreciation pattern in the substantial range (60–80%), consistent with sustained owner-occupancy demand in a subdivision where measured vacancy is near zero—a structural condition that limits available inventory and compresses time-on-market.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $370k median. solid appreciation track record. move fast – homes go quickly. high turnover means more inventory.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $155k on average. solid 77% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $370k.
School District
Ashbourne Hills is served by the Brandywine School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Brandywine School District Information
Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · neighborhoodlink.com · framptonrealty.com · theoldfathergroup.com · neighborhoods.com · neighborhoodscout.com · nces.ed.gov · en.wikipedia.org · railway-technology.com · delawarebusinesstimes.com · allevents.in · homes.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