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309 8th Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19805

3beds
3baths
1,585sqft
$260,000
$164price/sqft
$1,812/moest. monthly cost
$72,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 309 8th Ave in Wilmington, DE, a beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home that offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. The well appointed kitchen features ample cabinet and counter space, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The generous primary suite provides a comfortable retreat, while two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The finished basement expands the home's living space with an additional bonus room that can be used as a fourth bedroom, office, gym, or recreation room, along with a full bathroom for added convenience. Step outside onto the spacious rear deck, the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, host summer barbecues. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Wilmington, major highways, shopping, dining, parks, and public transportation, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort and accessibility. Whether you're a first time homebuyer or simply looking for more space, 309 8th Ave is ready to welcome you home. Schedule your private tour today.

Getting Around

64
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
41
TransitSome Transit
45
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
The Bayard SchoolGrades 1-80.8 mi
1/10
Glasgow High SchoolGrades 9-1211.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1987

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Brick,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Features: Basement - Partially Finished
  • Level: Lower

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partially Finished

Bathroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 16
  • Dimensions: 4 X 4

Bathroom1

  • Features: Lighting - Ceiling,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 78
  • Dimensions: 13 X 6

Bedroom1

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Carpet
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 195
  • Dimensions: 15 X 13

Bedroom2

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 90
  • Dimensions: 10 X 9

Bedroom3

  • Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Ceiling
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 104
  • Dimensions: 13 X 8

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile/Brick,Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 360
  • Finished area above ground: 1,225

Foyer

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 112
  • Dimensions: 14 X 8

Half Bath

  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,585
  • Total interior livable area: 1,585 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Lighting - Ceiling,Flooring - HardWood,Granite Counters
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 126
  • Dimensions: 14 X 9

Living Room

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Carpet,Dining Area
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 204
  • Dimensions: 12 X 17

Other

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 32
  • Dimensions: 4 X 8

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 26048.40073
  • Zoning: 26R-3
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,178 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 23.00 x 100.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Asphalt,Off 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 FloodingVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Earthquake
Hurricane
Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Tornado
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 $1,314$15,768
Home Insurance *$91$1,092
Property Taxes $156$1,872
Electricity $251$3,021
Total$1,812$21,744
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$62,125/yr
40% on housing$54,360/yr
45% on housing$48,320/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: 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

$164This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19805$112
New Castle County$172

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19805$195
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-04Pending sale$260,000
2026-07-21Listed for sale$260,000
2024-06-18Sold$215,000
2024-05-23Contingent$214,900
2024-05-09Listed for sale$214,900
2007-03-07Sold$160,000
2005-06-02Sold$137,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentDonielle Haughton
BrokerageCentury 21 Gold Key Realty

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