521 E  8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Kitchen
Bedroom 1 or 2
OFF MARKET

$135,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 912 sqft

521 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

East Side
Est. Refi. Payment $871/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 20, 2008 for $125,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$136K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+10.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$11K (+8.6%)
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 +269% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$136K
August 2026$134K
July 2026$138K
June 2026$142K
May 2026$145K
April 2026$134K
March 2026$130K
February 2026$130K
January 2026$126K
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
0.18
Townhouse
$159,000
12/19/25
2
1.5
1,125
0.03
Townhouse
$110,000
05/27/26
2
1
1,125
0.07
Townhouse
$150,000
06/05/26
3
1.5
1,150
0.21
Townhouse
$145,000
03/13/26
3
1.5
1,075
0.20
Townhouse
$128,000
10/31/25
2
1
1,000
0.21
Townhouse
$142,500
09/19/25
3
1.5
1,200
0.18
Townhouse
$170,000
02/20/26
3
1.5
1,100
0.23
Townhouse
$165,000
08/04/26
3
1.5
990
0.23
Townhouse
$148,000
05/22/26
2
1
894
0.18
Townhouse
$175,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,225

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
0.01
$209,900
2
2.5
1,162
For Sale
0.01
$209,900
2
2.5
-
Recently Sold
0.01
$209,900
2
2.5
1,162
For Sale
0.02
$139,900
2
1
675
Off Market
0.05
$270,000
4
2.5
1,775
For Sale
0.03
$110,000
2
1
1,125
Recently Sold
0.04
$153,700
4
1
1,175
Off Market
0.05
$194,300
3
2.5
1,525
Off Market
0.05
$234,900
4
4
1,775
Off Market
0.03
$315,000
3
3.5
1,975
Recently Sold
0.05
$176,400
2
1.5
1,125
Off Market
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
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1900
912 sqft
$149/sqft

About this House

Recently renovated two bedroom two bathroom townhouse available for rent. Property has hardwood flooring throughout. Prepare to be impressed by the well scaled rooms and recently remodeled kitchen. Newer gas heat and hot water heater mean low energy bills! Property also includes a stove and washer/dryer hookups. Property has a very small backyard for easy maintenance.

Trash service included with cost of rent. Tenant responsible for utilities. Very small dogs and cats allowed. Section 8 NOT accepted.
521 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 912 sqft townhouse in East Side, built in 1900. It last sold for $125,000 on Nov 20, 2008. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2016 with an asking price of $750 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $135,700, with a rent estimate of $1,685/month.

Home Details for 521 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Washer
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Row House

Lot Information

Lot Area: 435 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jan 16, 2016
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$750
Jan 10, 2016
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$750
Nov 24, 2015
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$750
Nov 12, 2015
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$750

Market trends in Wilmington

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

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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."
  • Sharis W.
    "This isnโ€™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"
  • Karesha S.
    "I really donโ€™t know the people within my neighborhood I have lived here for 5 years now and my children canโ€™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. "
  • 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"
  • Acire32
    "Not a good environment to raise children. To much drug dealing, loitering and vacant properties. Also itโ€™s not clean because of low ownership."
  • 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 521 E 8th St

  • What is 521 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 521 E 8th St in Wilmington, DE is $135,700.
  • What is the price history for 521 E 8th St?
    521 E 8th St in Wilmington, DE last sold for $125,000 in November 2008.
  • 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 521 E 8th St have parking?
    Yes, 521 E 8th St in Wilmington, DE has on-site parking.

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