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8 Commonwealth Ave Claymont, DE 19703

$1,999,999
11,500 sqft
0.3 acres
$174 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8 Commonwealth Ave

Available now! 10 - 12 units, based on how it is broken down. Once in a lifetime opportunity to own an entire building with Commercial and Residential units. Updated financials will be added. Current owner has increased rents and made numerous improvements throughout. Perfect opportunity to buy now and utilize the increased Cash Flow (and not have to worry about getting costly repairs/upgrades completed). All payments from current tenants are being converted to online payments to make it very easy for the new owner to take over the reigns. Additional Notes Below: A building with a rich history stands proudly at the entrance to Overlook Colony. With the revitalization going on in Claymont, it has seen many changes since 1917 when constructed by General Chemical Company. Initially, the two-story building with a full basement was used as the community center for Overlook Colony and was placed at the main entrance just off of Philadelphia Pike. The Colony was planned and developed by General Chemical to house their employees in what were very nice, substantial homes at the time. Besides being called the community center it was later known as Redman's Hall; a meeting place for a fraternal group. It also housed activities of the Holy Rosary Church and stores including Shinn's and later, Steins. If you walk the halls of our building you will notice a lovely plaque that was presented to the three of us by the Claymont Fire Company. It commemorates the fact that many years ago, all of the organizational meetings of the fire company were held in our building. Also, up until 1924, when the Claymont School was built on a lot donated by General Chemical, the community center provided several rooms to take care of the educational needs of the children in the Colony. In 1989, new owners purchased the building and since then have tried to keep the glory of the building's former days while completely modernizing the structure. Because of our efforts, they were presented with a New Castle County Historic Preservation Award in 2000 and were given a grant of $2,500 from General Chemical in 2002 to help beautify the front of the building. Much thought, work, and finances have been expended over the years.

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingOther
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size11,500 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1917
ParkingOn Street
MLS #DENC2063150

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Summary

  • MLS Number: DENC2063150
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Crown Homes Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (302) 504-6147
  • Listing Agent: Matthew Lenza

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$158,300$5,585
2021$158,300$5,615
2020$158,300$5,616
2019$158,300$5,371
2018$158,300$5,288
2017$158,300$5,281

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Claymont Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

3401 Green St

3

Maple Lane Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

100 Maple Ln

6

Hilltop Elementary School

Public District KG-4

2.1 mi

2128 Blueball Ave

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 $71,272. Typical income of Claymont, DE residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Sam's ClubSam's Club
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • ToyotaToyota
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 8 Commonwealth Ave

This home is located at 8 Commonwealth Ave in Claymont, DE and zip code 19703 in the Overlook Colony neighborhood. This 11,500 square foot home, which was built in 1917, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 14, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,999,999.

In January 2025 more than 4 listings in Claymont, DE were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 3 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Claymont, DE decreased by 24.2% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 52 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $330,000 during the same period.

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

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