Situated in the heart of the city, this fully renovated duplex offers modern finishes, reliable systems, and true turn‑key convenience. Both units have been thoughtfully upgraded with contemporary kitchens featuring new cabinets, countertops, stainless steel sinks, and a full suite of newer stainless steel appliances. Throughout the home, luxury vinyl plank flooring, new interior doors, and updated lighting and receptacles create a fresh, cohesive look. Recent improvements include new baseboard heaters, a new flat roof installed in April 2022, new water heaters with expansion tanks, and extensive basement waterproofing with a vapor barrier and reinforced concrete floor. Additional upgrades include new plumbing in both bathrooms, two new windows in the lower unit, a new electric meter box and post, new locks, and a new 6‑ft privacy fence.he backyard features a new concrete patio, and a new front entry door is on the way. The home is wonderfully redone, and ready to start producing cash for its investors or even house hackers! First time buyers could own this duplex for as little as zero down, live in one unit and rent out the other to keep their cost of living minimal! The home qualifies for many grants through various banks.
For sale
$279,000
715 W 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
4beds
2baths
1,750sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1881
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated lighting and receptaclesModern finishesNew baseboard heatersContemporary kitchensNew interior doorsLuxury vinyl plank flooringStainless steel sinks
- 94 days
- 503
- 43
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Blackhurst 302-723-3770,
Compass 3022029855,
Listing Team: The Blackhurst Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2104688
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,750
- Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,307 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 83.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26028.30174
- Zoning: 26R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1881
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wilmington
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,059
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 30000
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,083/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000+7.3%$159/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Sold | $259,900$149/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Contingent | $259,900$149/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900+0.3%$149/sqft |
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| 12/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/15/2023 | Pending sale | $259,000$148/sqft |
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| 10/23/2023 | Contingent | $259,000$148/sqft |
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| 10/3/2023 | Price change | $259,000-3.7%$148/sqft |
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| 9/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $269,000+26.4%$154/sqft |
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| 5/9/2023 | Sold | $212,770+1.3%$122/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Pending sale | $210,000$120/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Contingent | $210,000$120/sqft |
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| 4/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $210,000$120/sqft |
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| 4/4/2023 | Pending sale | $210,000$120/sqft |
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| 2/21/2023 | Price change | $210,000-4.1%$120/sqft |
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| 1/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $219,000+64.7%$125/sqft |
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| 2/21/2022 | Sold | $133,000-5%$76/sqft |
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| 12/29/2021 | Pending sale | $140,000$80/sqft |
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| 12/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $140,000+13.4%$80/sqft |
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| 6/26/2010 | Listing removed | $123,500$71/sqft |
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| 2/25/2010 | Listed for sale | $123,500+12.3%$71/sqft |
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| 7/15/2003 | Sold | $110,000$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,150 +80.6% | $242,700 +651.4% |
| 2024 | $1,191 +2.6% | $32,300 |
| 2023 | $1,161 +1% | $32,300 |
| 2022 | $1,149 +2.6% | $32,300 |
| 2021 | $1,119 +3% | $32,300 |
| 2020 | $1,087 +15% | $32,300 |
| 2019 | $945 +4.9% | $32,300 |
| 2017 | $901 -39.8% | $32,300 |
| 2016 | $1,498 | $32,300 |
| 2015 | $1,498 +6.8% | $32,300 |
| 2014 | $1,403 | $32,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $32,300 |
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Neighborhood: Trinity Vicinity
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Christina
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






