Is Fenwick Island, DE dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Fenwick Island, DE quiet?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's quiet

Is Fenwick Island, DE walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is a car needed in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Fenwick Island, DE plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there are community events

Does Fenwick Island, DE show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say parking is easy

Are neighbors friendly in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Does Fenwick Island, DE have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Fenwick Island, DE?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 8 E James St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE is $2,109,100 .

What is the price history for 8 E James St?

8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE last sold for $255,000 in October 1990.

Is Fenwick Island a buyer's or seller's market?

Fenwick Island is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 8 E James St?

The closest schools to 8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE are Indian River High School (rated 6/10), Selbyville Middle School (rated 7/10), Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School (rated 8/10).

Does 8 E James St have air conditioning?

Yes, 8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 8 E James St?

The lot at 8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE is about 0.21 acres (8,999 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$2,109,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2,656 sqft

8 E James St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 3, 1990 for $255,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.11M

Since last month

$10K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$1M (+99.4%)

Since last sale

$2M (+730.2%)

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 +10% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.12M
July 2026	$2.13M
June 2026	$2.12M
May 2026	$1.96M
April 2026	$2.01M
March 2026	$1.06M
February 2026	$1.15M
January 2026	$1.13M
2025
December 2025	$1.24M
November 2025	$1.25M
October 2025	$1.09M
September 2025	$1.14M
August 2025	$1.06M
July 2025	$1.07M
June 2025	$1.22M
May 2025	$1.07M
April 2025	$1.22M
March 2025	$1.12M
February 2025	$1.01M
January 2025	$958K
2024
December 2024	$1.01M
November 2024	$1.1M
October 2024	$1.64M
September 2024	$1.52M
August 2024	$1.44M
July 2024	$1.42M
June 2024	$1.47M
May 2024	$1.41M
April 2024	$1.41M
March 2024	$1.37M
February 2024	$1.29M
January 2024	$1.37M
2023
December 2023	$1.46M
November 2023	$1.48M
October 2023	$1.43M
September 2023	$1.42M
August 2023	$1.56M
July 2023	$1.45M
June 2023	$1.4M
May 2023	$1.34M
April 2023	$1.35M
March 2023	$1.31M
February 2023	$1.26M
January 2023	$1.29M
2022
December 2022	$1.29M
November 2022	$1.39M
October 2022	$1.42M
September 2022	$1.42M
August 2022	$1.37M
July 2022	$1.38M
June 2022	$1.37M
May 2022	$1.39M
April 2022	$1.39M
March 2022	$1.36M
February 2022	$1.37M
January 2022	$1.38M
2021
December 2021	$1.37M
November 2021	$1.47M
October 2021	$1.5M
September 2021	$1.49M
August 2021	$1.48M
July 2021	$1.62M
June 2021	$1.77M
May 2021	$2.07M
April 2021	$2.01M
March 2021	$1.67M
February 2021	$1.69M
January 2021	$1.84M
2020
December 2020	$1.81M
November 2020	$1.72M
October 2020	$1.58M
September 2020	$1.46M
August 2020	$1.48M
July 2020	$1.45M
June 2020	$1.46M
May 2020	$1.44M
April 2020	$1.93M
March 2020	$1.87M
February 2020	$1.73M
January 2020	$1.54M
2019
December 2019	$1.52M
November 2019	$1.48M
October 2019	$1.51M
September 2019	$1.47M
August 2019	$1.55M
July 2019	$1.7M
June 2019	$1.67M
May 2019	$1.73M
April 2019	$1.66M
March 2019	$1.75M
February 2019	$1.63M
January 2019	$1.64M
2018
December 2018	$1.75M
November 2018	$1.69M
October 2018	$1.67M
September 2018	$1.85M
August 2018	$1.71M
July 2018	$1.79M
June 2018	$1.84M
May 2018	$1.95M
April 2018	$1.9M
March 2018	$2.11M
February 2018	$2.08M
January 2018	$2.05M
2017
December 2017	$2.02M
November 2017	$2.06M
October 2017	$2.11M
September 2017	$2.13M
August 2017	$2.13M
July 2017	$2.02M
June 2017	$1.99M
May 2017	$1.98M
April 2017	$1.91M
March 2017	$1.92M
February 2017	$1.91M
January 2017	$1.94M
2016
December 2016	$1.7M
November 2016	$1.85M
October 2016	$1.91M
September 2016	$1.91M
August 2016	$1.92M

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
41 Ebb Tide Cv, Fenwick Island, DE	0.43	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	07/29/26	4	4	2,500
1 E Essex St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.30	Single-Family Home	$2,322,500	10/21/25	5	4	2,650
7 W Essex St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.33	Single-Family Home	$2,350,000	05/19/26	4	3.5	3,300
1707 Bay St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.17	Single-Family Home	$2,710,000	08/29/25	5	3	3,000
45 W Dagsboro St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.48	Single-Family Home	$1,850,000	08/07/26	4	3.5	2,100
8 W Dagsboro St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.42	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	07/31/26	3	-	1,470
3 E King St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.10	Single-Family Home	$2,000,000	04/28/26	2	1.5	696
24 W Atlantic St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.62	Single-Family Home	$2,050,000	06/01/26	4	1.5	2,448
30 W Bayard St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.58	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	06/11/26	5	2.5	1,696
8 E Dagsboro St, Fenwick Island, DE	0.40	Single-Family Home	$2,000,229	10/28/25	2	1.5	1,200

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
5 E Indian St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.04	$2,022,200	3	1	-	Off Market
5 King St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.10	$2,000,500	5	4	3,788	Off Market
3 E King St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.10	$2,000,000	2	1.5	696	Recently Sold
1403 Bunting Ave, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.10	$6,692,100	5	5	-	Off Market
6 E Houston St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.13	$2,147,800	3	2	1,840	Off Market
1502 Bay St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.15	$3,349,000	4	3.5	2,900	For Sale
1708 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.16	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1707 Bay St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.17	$2,715,500	5	3	3,000	Off Market
1303 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.17	$1,499,900	-	-	-	For Sale
5 E Georgetown St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.17	$3,705,300	5	5	4,683	Off Market
11 W Houston St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.18	$1,580,300	5	3	2,424	Off Market
1301 Bunting Ave, Fenwick Island, DE 19944	0.18	$5,709,900	5	5.5	4,500	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1999

Living Area

2,656 sqft

Price/Sqft

$794

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 8 E James St, Fenwick Island, DE. 8 E James St is in Fenwick Island, DE and in ZIP code 19944. This property has 4 bedrooms and approximately 2,656 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8999 sqft and was built in 1999.

8 E James St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944 is a 4 bedroom, 2,656 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $255,000 on Oct 3, 1990. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,109,100, with a rent estimate of $2,740/month.

Home Details for 8 E James St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Piers
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8999 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 3, 1990 Source: N/A	Sold	$255,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,610	$2,139,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Fenwick Island

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

2MoM

Around this home

Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
K-5
Public
Indian River School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
PCS is a warm and inviting blue ribbon school were students and families come first. Our students are learning and growing everyday!
Teacher Review
11y ago
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What Locals Say about Fenwick Island

At least 2 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's quiet
100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say kids play outside
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say there are community events
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say parking is easy
40 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say there are sidewalks
33 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Nathan
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2y ago
"They would not like that there isn't a place to walk dog. Streets are very busy, no sidewalks in much of the neighborhood. "
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Nicole I. M.
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6y ago
"Quiet away from hectic part of tourist town, love it, clean and dog friendly!!!!! Love it here! No commute at at all"
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8y ago
"Great neighborhood for dog owners lots of space to walk and doggie station nearby. Park is close also. "
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Frequently asked questions about 8 E James St

What is 8 E James St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE is $2,109,100.
What is the price history for 8 E James St?
8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE last sold for $255,000 in October 1990.
Is Fenwick Island a buyer's or seller's market?
Fenwick Island is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 8 E James St?
The closest schools to 8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE are Indian River High School (rated 6/10), Selbyville Middle School (rated 7/10), Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School (rated 8/10).
Does 8 E James St have air conditioning?
Yes, 8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 8 E James St?
The lot at 8 E James St in Fenwick Island, DE is about 0.21 acres (8,999 sq ft).

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