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905 E 17th St, Wilmington, DE, 19802

2beds
1baths
1,025sqft
$148,000
$144price/sqft
$1,144/moest. monthly cost
$45,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 905 E 17th Street...your next investment opportunity. Welcomed by an inviting front porch, this charming brick townhome blends character, comfort and possibility. The first floor features a cheerful kitchen and spacious living space to relax or entertain. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and one full bathroom, offering a practical layout. Outside, the fenced in backyard creates a private space for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A full basement provides valuable storage space and adds flexibility for your everyday needs. Whether you are a first time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for your next investment opportunity, this Wilmington home is an affordable option with endless possibilities. This property is sold As-Is. Schedule your private tour today! Please note: Select listing photos have been digitally modified using AI to remove furniture and personal belongings. These images are provided solely to help buyers visualize the rooms as vacant. The property’s current appearance may differ. Buyers should rely on an in-person showing and inspections to evaluate the property’s actual condition.

Getting Around

68
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
49
TransitSome Transit
48
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
5/10
Springer Middle SchoolGrades 6-84.0 mi
9/10
Brandywine High SchoolGrades 9-123.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Flat,Rubber
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Straight Thru
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,025

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,025
  • Total interior livable area: 1,025 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 26029.40285
  • Zoning: RES
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Fencing: Full

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,307 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 15.70 x 85.00

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • 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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
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 $748$8,976
Home Insurance *$57$684
Property Taxes $88$1,056
Electricity $251$3,021
Total$1,144$13,728
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$39,222/yr
40% on housing$34,320/yr
45% on housing$30,506/yr

Delaware FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Delaware

Covered
WildfireWildfire
Add-on available
HailHail
WindWind
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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: 7.0%
7.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$144This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19802$119
New Castle County$172

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19802$191
New Castle County$218

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
2026-06-18Listed for sale$148,000
2025-07-22Listing removed$125,000
2025-07-10Price change$125,000
2025-06-05Listed for sale$130,000
2023-12-30Listing removed--
2023-12-17Price change$110,000
2023-10-12Listed for sale$125,000
2018-12-26Sold$50,000
2018-10-26Listed for sale$31,000
2013-05-17Listing removed$20,000
2013-04-23Listed for sale$20,000
2009-11-30Sold$21,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJemimah Chuks
BrokerageEXP Realty, LLC

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