$259,900

715 8th St Wilmington, DE 19801

$3,086
Closing credit¹
1,750 sqft
0.03 acres
$149 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 715 8th St

Located in the heart of the city, this impressive duplex stands elegantly renovated and ready for its new owner. Here's a glimpse into the substantial upgrades and renovations: Contemporary kitchens fitted with new cabinets, countertops, stainless steel sinks, and state-of-the-art SS appliances. Stylish luxury plank vinyl flooring gracing every room. Brand-new interior doors enhancing each space. Modern light fixtures and receptacles to brighten up the ambiance. Newer paint job less than 2 years old bringing a renewed vibrancy. Efficient new baseboard heaters ensuring a cozy environment. A fortified concrete basement floor, enhanced with a vapor barrier and thorough waterproofing. A newly installed flat roof (as of April '22) for the 2nd level. New water heaters in basement (with new expansion tanks) -waterproofing in basement -new plumbing in both bathrooms -2 new windows in downstairs unit. -All appliances less than 2 years old new) stainless steel. - New Electric meter box and post. - new 6ft privacy fence and deck/ fire escape. (Concrete back patio) -All new locks on doors -Newer baseboard heating (less than 1 year) New Backyard concrete patio, a fresh front entry door is soon to grace the entrance. This property isn’t just a home; it's an opportunity, potential gross of $30,000 a year. Rarely do you find such a meticulously renovated, turn-key income-producing property in the city. City of Wilmington and section 8 approved units. The question is, with opportunity knocking so loudly, who's ready to open the door?

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
HeatingBaseboard
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Size1,750 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1881
ParkingOn Street
MLS #DENC2079718

Summary

  • MLS Number: DENC2079718
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Century 21 Gold Key-Dover
  • Office Phone: (302) 213-5397
  • Office Email: doveroffice@c21gk.com
  • Listing Agent: Margaret Poisson
  • Agent Phone: (302) 399-6835
  • Agent Email: maggiepoisson@gmail.com

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Nearby schools

5

William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

920 N Van Buren St

3

Stubbs Early Education Center

Public District PK-KG

0.9 mi

1100 N Pine St

1

Warner Elementary School

Public District 3-5

0.9 mi

801 W 18th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,967. Most Wilmington, DE residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

64%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

49%
Single, No Kids
35%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

28%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • DodgeDodge
  • CadillacCadillac
  • PontiacPontiac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

This home is located at 715 8th St in Wilmington, DE and zip code 19801 in the West Center City neighborhood. This 1,750 square foot home, which was built in 1881, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $259,900.

Wilmington, DE housing market in March 2025 saw over 50 listings sold above listed price, more than 21 sold at listed price and over 42 sold below. The number of listings in Wilmington, DE increased by 35.9% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $324,993, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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