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133 W South St, Smyrna, DE, 19977

6beds
2baths
2,544sqft
$375,000
$147price/sqft
$2,415/moest. monthly cost
$96,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this charming Victorian duplex on South Street, offering character and investment potential. Opportunities like this are rare! Whether you're looking to owner-occupy while generating rental income or expand your investment portfolio, this property offers exceptional flexibility. Each unit features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, each has their own private entrance, providing privacy and convenience for both occupants. The upper unit includes a spacious walk-up attic, offering additional storage or future potential. Outside, you'll find a large fenced backyard, a welcoming wraparound front porch, and a detached garage that can be used for storage, a workshop, or additional income opportunities. Major updates have already been completed, including both heaters/water heater replaced in 2019 and a new roof installed in 2023. The first-floor unit is currently leased through March 2027, with rent paid in full, providing immediate, reliable income. Live in the upper unit while collecting rental income from the lower unit, or continue renting both units as a strong investment property. With its prime location, historic charm, and excellent income potential, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Getting Around

65
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
43
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Smyrna Elementary SchoolGrades K-30.1 mi
5/10
Smyrna Middle SchoolGrades 7-81.0 mi
7/10
Smyrna High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1880

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Construction materials: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Victorian
  • Property subType: Duplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,544
  • Total interior livable area: 2,544 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: DC1701017044100000
  • Zoning: DR
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,407 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 42.00 x 200.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Storage,On Street,Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,896$22,752
Home Insurance *$114$1,368
Property Taxes $124$1,488
Electricity $281$3,376
Total$2,415$28,980
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$82,800/yr
40% on housing$72,450/yr
45% on housing$64,400/yr

Delaware FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.7%
-0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$147This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19977$159
Kent County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19977$200
Kent County$191

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-17Contingent$375,000
2026-07-29Listed for sale$375,000
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2019-07-23Listing removed$1,200
2019-07-15Listed for rent$1,200
2018-09-11Sold$105,000
2018-08-12Pending sale$150,000
2018-02-21Listed for sale$150,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJohn Lyons
BrokerageCrown Homes Real Estate

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