101 Brighton Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19805
About This Home
Back on the market no fault of the seller. This is an approved short sale at $240K. Charming Fixer-Upper with Big Potential! 2 Bed | 1 Bath | with Room to Grow Calling all handy homeowners and savvy investors! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is packed with potential and waiting for your personal touch. With an open floor plan and a bonus space upstairs that could easily be converted into a third bedroom, this property offers the perfect canvas to create your dream home or next successful project. Located in an established neighborhood, this house boasts new flooring throughout the first floor, recently updated bathroom, large corner lot and just the right amount of space for comfortable living. Whether you're looking to renovate and move in, flip, or rent out, the possibilities are endless. Some TLC is needed, but with a little work, this gem could truly shine! Great location with convenient access to amenities opportunities like this don’t come often, bring your toolbox and imagination!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Refrigerator,Oven/Range - Gas,Ice Maker,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Features
- Attic,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Dry Wall,Plaster Walls
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood,Wood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,275
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,275
- Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 7 X 18
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 07038.10340
- Zoning: NC5
- Special condition: Short Sale
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Lot size: 4,792 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Front Yard,Rear Yard,SideYard(s)
- Lot size dimensions: 40.00 x 120.00
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,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
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,213 | $14,556 |
| Home Insurance * | $84 | $1,008 |
| Property Taxes | $144 | $1,728 |
| Electricity | $251 | $3,021 |
| Total | $1,692 | $20,304 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Delaware FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Listed for sale | $240,000 |
| 2025-12-08 | Contingent | $215,000 |
| 2025-11-10 | Price change | $215,000 |
| 2025-10-17 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2025-10-07 | Price change | $239,000 |
| 2025-09-29 | Price change | $249,000 |
| 2025-09-17 | Price change | $259,900 |
| 2025-09-03 | Price change | $269,900 |
| 2025-08-22 | Listed for sale | $280,000 |
| 2023-05-12 | Sold | $250,000 |
| 2023-04-03 | Pending sale | $239,900 |
| 2023-04-02 | Contingent | $239,900 |
| 2023-03-01 | Listed for sale | $239,900 |
| 2019-06-27 | Listing removed | $175,000 |
| 2019-06-22 | Price change | $175,000 |
| 2019-05-25 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2017-04-06 | Sold | $145,000 |
| 2017-02-13 | Listed for sale | $68,000 |
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