517 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
OFF MARKET

$189,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,375 sqft

517 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

East Side
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 14, 2018 for $79,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$189K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+6.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$110K (+137.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +394% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$190K
August 2026$190K
July 2026$195K
June 2026$201K
May 2026$204K
April 2026$195K
March 2026$196K
February 2026$192K
January 2026$186K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
600 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE
0.05
Single-Family Home
$80,000
11/20/25
4
1
1,450
937 N Spruce St, Wilmington, DE
0.16
Single-Family Home
$55,000
03/10/26
3
1
1,625
1005 N Spruce St, Wilmington, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$140,000
09/09/25
3
1.5
1,100
1112 Clifford Brown Walk, Wilmington, DE
0.26
Single-Family Home
$145,000
08/06/26
3
1.5
1,200
104 E 13th St, Wilmington, DE
0.44
Single-Family Home
$88,000
04/09/26
3
1
1,306
1022 N Lombard St, Wilmington, DE
0.21
Single-Family Home
$115,600
04/17/26
3
1
975
903 Clifford Brown Walk, Wilmington, DE
0.15
Single-Family Home
$84,500
08/13/26
2
1
875
815 N Spruce St, Wilmington, DE
0.09
Single-Family Home
$75,000
01/21/26
2
1
675
700 1/2 E 6th St, Wilmington, DE
0.18
Single-Family Home
$184,000
07/15/26
4
1
1,625
700 E 11th St, Wilmington, DE
0.24
Single-Family Home
$115,000
09/16/25
4
3
1,650

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
531 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.02
$209,900
2
2.5
1,162
For Sale
529 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.02
$209,900
2
2.5
-
Recently Sold
527 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.01
$209,900
2
2.5
1,162
For Sale
815 N Pine St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.02
$139,900
2
1
675
Off Market
817 Kirkwood St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.05
$270,000
4
2.5
1,775
For Sale
524 Taylor St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.03
$110,000
2
1
1,125
Recently Sold
724 N Pine St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.05
$153,700
4
1
1,175
Off Market
602 Taylor St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.05
$194,300
3
2.5
1,525
Off Market
823 Kirkwood St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.05
$234,900
4
4
1,775
Off Market
508 Taylor St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.02
$315,000
3
3.5
1,975
Recently Sold
712 N Pine St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.06
$176,400
2
1.5
1,125
Off Market
814 Kirkwood St, Wilmington, DE 19801
0.07
$223,100
5
3
1,775
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,375 sqft
Price/Sqft
$138

About this House

Imagine owning your own home for as little as $490 dollars a month! Yes, this home can cost you as little as $490 for the total monthly payment. It is in great shape and waiting for you. The 2 story Brick Townhome was completely rebuilt by the Wilmington Housing Partnership in 2008. Although this home has all of todays desired amenities, touches of the old world charm still remain like the vestibule entry with glass inset door, the original fireplace mantel with oval mirror in the living room and a beautiful deep rich tone spindle railing on the stairwell. This very appealing home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, laminate wood floors, sunny eat-in kitchen, gas heat, central air and a powder room. Inviting front porch is highlighted by a storm door and solid front entry door with private entry vestibule. The kitchen was updated to provide plenty of storage and room to cook. It has modern cabinets, large single sink, a gas stove, dishwasher and refrigerator. The layout of the kitchen allows a cook to interact and entertain without having to give up work space. Upstairs the main bedroom has a more than enough space for a king sized bed and additional dresser(s) or seating options plus a bonus walk-in closet that is in fact a private dressing room, the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are nice in size and private from the master suite. The bathroom has a tub/shower surround, bright lighting, vanity with storage, a full window and is finished in neutral tones. The basement offers a clean painted area for storage and laundry, plenty of natural sunlight, a walk-out doorway and a comfortable ceiling height. Systems include: Gas hot air heat, Central Air, gas hot water heater complemented by double hung vinyl windows, brick exterior and flat roof. The back yard is green, clean and level; just the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cookout. Located directly across from Bancroft School.
517 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,375 sqft single-family home in East Side, built in 1900. It last sold for $79,900 on Aug 14, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,300, with a rent estimate of $2,136/month.

Home Details for 517 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Crawl Raised

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 14, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$79,900
Feb 22, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$79,900
Price decreased by 11%
Dec 27, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$89,900
Jun 2, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$89,900
Apr 8, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$89,900
Price decreased by 5%

Market trends in Wilmington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$294K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$194
$5MoM
Available listings
547
46MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about East Side

At least 39 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 35 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 27 % Say it's quiet

  • 26 % Say there are community events

  • 22 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Chantea wilson
    "Lived here for 10+ years and depending on where you go or in what area it can go either way but honestly I do not trust getting packages delivered only if I leave it with a neighbor or if I'm home waiting for it."
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  • Sharis W.
    "This isn’t the ideal place to live but for the price it serves a purpose. The neighbors mind their business as long as you do the same"
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  • Karesha S.
    "I really don’t know the people within my neighborhood I have lived here for 5 years now and my children can’t even go outside to play. I am currently look for another neighborhood so that my family can feel safe and they can grow up in a much better and pleasant environment. "
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  • Saddammyluv
    "I've lived in this neighborhood 5 years and the people around r friendly, a lot of schools and playgrounds around. not to far from major stores. I accept the fact u have to travel for a restaurant"
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  • Acire32
    "Not a good environment to raise children. To much drug dealing, loitering and vacant properties. Also it’s not clean because of low ownership."
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  • I w.
    "they have givebacks for the kids basketball leagues for the kids bbqs for the community events here and there for there side of town "
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Frequently asked questions about 517 E 8th St

  • What is 517 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 517 E 8th St in Wilmington, DE is $189,300.
  • What is the price history for 517 E 8th St?
    517 E 8th St in Wilmington, DE last sold for $79,900 in August 2018.
  • Is Wilmington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Wilmington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Wilmington?
    The median sale price in Wilmington is $294K. That is up $10.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 517 E 8th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 517 E 8th St in Wilmington, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 517 E 8th St?
    The lot at 517 E 8th St in Wilmington, DE is about 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft).

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