Classic Cool Spring Twin in popular and convenient city location. Nice curb appeal with front porch. Enter and see original hardwood floors and distinctive period feature mused with a contemporary design .Remarkable farmhouse large eat in kitchen with adjacent sunroom leading to garden currently used mostly southern exposure vegetable garden. Main level has spacious marble and tile full bath. Lower level laundry and partially finished basement. Upper level full bath and 3 bedrooms. Main bedroom has vaulted ceiling and extraordinary large windows making for a nice bright home. Cool Spring has its own award winning cafe, historic sites and 2 parks and reservoir. The vibrant neighborhood is known for the city's largest community garden, annual festivals, and porch parties. Close to Little Italy, Hospitals, I95, Amtrak Train Station, Riverfront , Trolley Square , and Downtown. # more photos soon
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
1214 W 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19806
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$293,400 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$2,532 Estimated rent
Home value
$293,400
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Distinctive period featureSouthern exposure vegetable gardenOriginal hardwood floorsExtraordinary large windowsVaulted ceilingAdjacent sunroomFront porch
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Listed by:
Kevin Melloy 302-425-4900,
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Bought with:
Kevin Melloy, R3-0010227
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2086060
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.50 x 93.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26027.40059
- Zoning: 26R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cool Spring
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,749
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Sold | $285,000$190/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Sold | $285,000-4.7%$190/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$199/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Contingent | $299,000$199/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$199/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $275,300 +695.7% |
| 2024 | $1,080 +15.1% | $34,600 |
| 2023 | $938 -0.5% | $34,600 |
| 2022 | $943 +0.2% | $34,600 |
| 2021 | $941 -0.6% | $34,600 |
| 2020 | $946 -0.5% | $34,600 |
| 2019 | $952 +1.2% | $34,600 |
| 2017 | $940 -38.7% | $34,600 |
| 2016 | $1,533 | $34,600 |
| 2015 | $1,533 +4.6% | $34,600 |
| 2014 | $1,466 | $34,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $34,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Hill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.7 mi
- 4/10duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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