101 Brighton Ave · Elsmere, DE 19805

$240,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,275 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 205 Days on market

Built 1930 4,792 sqft lot $188/sqft · 12% below area Est $273k · 12% under $4/mo HOA

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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• ARV discount +12.9/15.0
• Cash flow +10.0/30.0
• Rent growth +4.1/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Schools +3.1/10.0
• DSCR +2.9/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +2.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

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!

Key facts

• Open floor plan
• Large corner lot
• New flooring

Tags

• OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• BONUS SPACE UPSTAIRS
• NEW FLOORING
• RECENTLY UPDATED BATHROOM
• LARGE CORNER LOT
• CONVENIENT ACCESS TO AMENITIES

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $240k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-144 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $215k (10.6% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $168k (30.1% below list).
• Recommended offer: $168k (30.1% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 76/100 on livability (#5 in DE, #3,599 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, employment B+; Watch: schools D, amenities F, commute F.
• Red Clay Consolidated School District (suburban): math 27% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #12 of 26 in DE (top 46%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.3%/yr); 168 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 6d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,367 units permitted in New Castle County in 2024 (201 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($60k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• New Castle County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 205 days — a 12% lower offer ($211k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 9y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $40k (14%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $167,749 (30.1% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 205 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 30% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
9. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
10. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
11. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.70% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.57%
• Cash-on-cash: -2.57%
• DSCR: 0.89
• GRM: 11.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $272,505
• List price: $240,000
• Delta: -11.93%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
6 Oxford Ct	0.40mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,275 (0%)	9mo	$245,000	$192	69
13 N Clifton Ave	0.26mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,175 (-8%)	2mo	$300,000	$255	65
1611 W Willow Run Dr	0.67mi	2/1.0	1,237 (-3%)	0mo	$300,000	$243	64
321 Virginia Ave	0.57mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,240 (-3%)	2mo	$280,000	$226	60
1302 Sycamore Ave	0.42mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,375 (+8%)	4mo	$285,000	$207	59
10 Elliott Ave	0.46mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,350 (+6%)	7mo	$310,000	$230	58
104 S Woodward Ave	0.30mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,375 (+8%)	10mo	$330,000	$240	58
314 Olga Rd	0.58mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,250 (-2%)	10mo	$300,000	$240	57
1111 Wagoner Dr	0.64mi	3/1.0 (+1)	1,250 (-2%)	6mo	$305,000	$244	56
1045 Wagoner Dr	0.75mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,250 (-2%)	2mo	$295,000	$236	54
1431 Oak Hill Dr	0.70mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,250 (-2%)	4mo	$361,000	$289	53
1436 Oak Hill Dr	0.68mi	3/1.5 (+1)	1,250 (-2%)	8mo	$365,000	$292	52

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.35% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -17.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.37×
• Total profit: $-42,302
• Equity at exit: $35,785

10-year hold

• IRR: -4.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.65×
• Total profit: $-23,315
• Equity at exit: $20,751

Cash invested: $67,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 70 Landlord-Friendly
• State Delaware: 70 Landlord-Friendly · D+7
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Court of Common Pleas hears L&T; moderate-paced. No state rent control.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 19805

• Rents YoY: 6.3%
• Active inventory: 168
• Price-to-rent: 11.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,677 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,259
• Tax from tax record: −$107 /mo · $1,278/yr
• Insurance: −$100
• HOA: −$4
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$352
• Net cashflow: $-144

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,860

Max offer price $214,580

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-8	-5% $-76	+0% $-144	+5% $-212	+10% $-280
Rent	-10% $-276	-5% $-210	+0% $-144	+5% $-78	+10% $-11
Rate	-1.0pp $-23	-0.5pp $-83	base $-144	+0.5pp $-206	+1.0pp $-269

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $60,000
• Closing costs: $7,200
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 11 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1355 Maple Ave Elsmere, DE	2.0	1.0	900	$1,475	$1.64	45d	1	0.32mi
1333 Sycamore Ave Wilmington, DE	3.0	1.0	1175	$1,650	$1.40	25d	1	0.33mi
1230 Sycamore Ave Wilmington, DE	3.0	1.0	1150	$1,750	$1.52	25d	1	0.46mi
275 Filbert Ave Wilmington, DE	3.0	1.0	1225	$1,495	$1.22	4d	1	0.75mi
27 Vilone Rd Wilmington, DE	3.0	1.0	1225	$2,000	$1.63	6d	1	0.81mi
131 Scarborough Park Dr Wilmington, DE	1.0–2.0	1.0–1.5	837	$1,700	$2.03	45d	1	1.23mi
37 E Champlain Ave Wilmington, DE	2.0	1.0	975	$1,612	$1.65	0d	1	1.37mi
309 Stonehurst Dr Wilmington, DE	3.0	2.5	1550	$2,500	$1.61	6d	1	1.42mi
70 Court Dr Wilmington, DE	1.0–3.0	1.0	713	$1,614	$2.26	0d	14	1.42mi
1936 Lakeview Rd Wilmington, DE	3.0	1.0	1350	$1,850	$1.37	16d	1	1.44mi
3403 Lancaster Pike Wilmington, DE	2.0–3.0	1.0	1022	$1,439	$1.41	0d	3	1.48mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $4 · $48/yr

Listing history 31 events

1. 2026-06-09
   days on market $240,000 Active 205 DOM
2. 2026-06-08
   days on market $240,000 Active 204 DOM
3. 2026-06-07
   days on market $240,000 Active 203 DOM
4. 2026-06-04
   days on market $240,000 Active 200 DOM
5. 2026-06-03
   days on market $240,000 Active 199 DOM
6. 2026-06-02
   days on market $240,000 Active 198 DOM
7. 2026-06-01
   days on market $240,000 Active 197 DOM
8. 2026-05-31
   days on market $240,000 Active 196 DOM
9. 2026-03-04
   price $240,000 1011-char remark

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   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!

10. 2026-03-04
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    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!

11. 2025-12-08
    historical Active Under Contract 1011-char remark

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    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!

12. 2025-11-10
    price $215,000 1011-char remark

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    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!

13. 2025-10-17
    price $225,000 1011-char remark

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    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!

14. 2025-10-07
    price $239,000 1011-char remark

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    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!

15. 2025-09-30
    price $249,000 1011-char remark

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    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!

16. 2025-09-17
    price $259,900 1011-char remark

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    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!

17. 2025-09-03
    price $269,900 1011-char remark

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    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!

18. 2025-08-21
    listed $280,000 Active 1011-char remark

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    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!

19. 2023-05-12
    soldstatus $250,000 Closed 2108-char remark

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    Come tour this bright charming newly restored home located in the well establishes Brack- Ex Subdivision. Cook dinner in your new retro kitchen that has a gas range, microwave oven, a stainless metal sink top and butcher block counter- tops. New vinyl tile flooring has been installed in the kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy nice evening dinners in the dining room and then sit back and relax in the cozy living room. Lots of custom molding woodwork the top doors and windows trim which creates lots of character to this solid built home. Wood floors throughout the home going into the main bedroom and second bedroom. There are wooden pie shaped staircase going up to the loft that than leads into a huge walk-up floored attic area that could be made into a finished storage area, bedroom, playroom or office area. A new 200-amp electrical service panel and the central air-cooling system has been installed in 2017. A new gas heating system installed December 2022. A new vinyl railing is being installed on the back deck. New bathroom shower surround installed on March 1st. 2023. The tub has been re-glaze to match the new porcelain tile and vinyl flooring. Enjoy sitting in the enclosed sun porch this summer that has its own built-in air-conditioning unit or relax on the back deck under the shade tree. This home is centrally located close to shopping, public transportation and other major routes. Home is built on a nice spacious corner lot with an open yard area. There is full basement and walk-up attic. On the side of yard there is a blacktop driveway for off street parking. Don't miss this great opportunity to own this cozy home with lots of unique characteristics. Sellers have a HSA Home Warranty protection plan and are offering this coverage for one year to the new buyer of 101 Brighton Ave. home for free. Termite prevention treatment is covered by Orkin and has been pre-paid by the seller for one year. Convenient location, near the major transportation routes, walk to BJ's and Wendy's. Schedule your tour today! Seller/ owner is a DE. and MD. and PA. licensed real estate agent.

20. 2023-05-03
    status Pending 2108-char remark

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    Come tour this bright charming newly restored home located in the well establishes Brack- Ex Subdivision. Cook dinner in your new retro kitchen that has a gas range, microwave oven, a stainless metal sink top and butcher block counter- tops. New vinyl tile flooring has been installed in the kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy nice evening dinners in the dining room and then sit back and relax in the cozy living room. Lots of custom molding woodwork the top doors and windows trim which creates lots of character to this solid built home. Wood floors throughout the home going into the main bedroom and second bedroom. There are wooden pie shaped staircase going up to the loft that than leads into a huge walk-up floored attic area that could be made into a finished storage area, bedroom, playroom or office area. A new 200-amp electrical service panel and the central air-cooling system has been installed in 2017. A new gas heating system installed December 2022. A new vinyl railing is being installed on the back deck. New bathroom shower surround installed on March 1st. 2023. The tub has been re-glaze to match the new porcelain tile and vinyl flooring. Enjoy sitting in the enclosed sun porch this summer that has its own built-in air-conditioning unit or relax on the back deck under the shade tree. This home is centrally located close to shopping, public transportation and other major routes. Home is built on a nice spacious corner lot with an open yard area. There is full basement and walk-up attic. On the side of yard there is a blacktop driveway for off street parking. Don't miss this great opportunity to own this cozy home with lots of unique characteristics. Sellers have a HSA Home Warranty protection plan and are offering this coverage for one year to the new buyer of 101 Brighton Ave. home for free. Termite prevention treatment is covered by Orkin and has been pre-paid by the seller for one year. Convenient location, near the major transportation routes, walk to BJ's and Wendy's. Schedule your tour today! Seller/ owner is a DE. and MD. and PA. licensed real estate agent.

21. 2023-04-02
    historical Active Under Contract 2108-char remark

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    Come tour this bright charming newly restored home located in the well establishes Brack- Ex Subdivision. Cook dinner in your new retro kitchen that has a gas range, microwave oven, a stainless metal sink top and butcher block counter- tops. New vinyl tile flooring has been installed in the kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy nice evening dinners in the dining room and then sit back and relax in the cozy living room. Lots of custom molding woodwork the top doors and windows trim which creates lots of character to this solid built home. Wood floors throughout the home going into the main bedroom and second bedroom. There are wooden pie shaped staircase going up to the loft that than leads into a huge walk-up floored attic area that could be made into a finished storage area, bedroom, playroom or office area. A new 200-amp electrical service panel and the central air-cooling system has been installed in 2017. A new gas heating system installed December 2022. A new vinyl railing is being installed on the back deck. New bathroom shower surround installed on March 1st. 2023. The tub has been re-glaze to match the new porcelain tile and vinyl flooring. Enjoy sitting in the enclosed sun porch this summer that has its own built-in air-conditioning unit or relax on the back deck under the shade tree. This home is centrally located close to shopping, public transportation and other major routes. Home is built on a nice spacious corner lot with an open yard area. There is full basement and walk-up attic. On the side of yard there is a blacktop driveway for off street parking. Don't miss this great opportunity to own this cozy home with lots of unique characteristics. Sellers have a HSA Home Warranty protection plan and are offering this coverage for one year to the new buyer of 101 Brighton Ave. home for free. Termite prevention treatment is covered by Orkin and has been pre-paid by the seller for one year. Convenient location, near the major transportation routes, walk to BJ's and Wendy's. Schedule your tour today! Seller/ owner is a DE. and MD. and PA. licensed real estate agent.

22. 2023-03-01
    listed $239,900 Active 2108-char remark

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    Come tour this bright charming newly restored home located in the well establishes Brack- Ex Subdivision. Cook dinner in your new retro kitchen that has a gas range, microwave oven, a stainless metal sink top and butcher block counter- tops. New vinyl tile flooring has been installed in the kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy nice evening dinners in the dining room and then sit back and relax in the cozy living room. Lots of custom molding woodwork the top doors and windows trim which creates lots of character to this solid built home. Wood floors throughout the home going into the main bedroom and second bedroom. There are wooden pie shaped staircase going up to the loft that than leads into a huge walk-up floored attic area that could be made into a finished storage area, bedroom, playroom or office area. A new 200-amp electrical service panel and the central air-cooling system has been installed in 2017. A new gas heating system installed December 2022. A new vinyl railing is being installed on the back deck. New bathroom shower surround installed on March 1st. 2023. The tub has been re-glaze to match the new porcelain tile and vinyl flooring. Enjoy sitting in the enclosed sun porch this summer that has its own built-in air-conditioning unit or relax on the back deck under the shade tree. This home is centrally located close to shopping, public transportation and other major routes. Home is built on a nice spacious corner lot with an open yard area. There is full basement and walk-up attic. On the side of yard there is a blacktop driveway for off street parking. Don't miss this great opportunity to own this cozy home with lots of unique characteristics. Sellers have a HSA Home Warranty protection plan and are offering this coverage for one year to the new buyer of 101 Brighton Ave. home for free. Termite prevention treatment is covered by Orkin and has been pre-paid by the seller for one year. Convenient location, near the major transportation routes, walk to BJ's and Wendy's. Schedule your tour today! Seller/ owner is a DE. and MD. and PA. licensed real estate agent.

23. 2023-02-09
    historical $239,900 2108-char remark

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    Come tour this bright charming newly restored home located in the well establishes Brack- Ex Subdivision. Cook dinner in your new retro kitchen that has a gas range, microwave oven, a stainless metal sink top and butcher block counter- tops. New vinyl tile flooring has been installed in the kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy nice evening dinners in the dining room and then sit back and relax in the cozy living room. Lots of custom molding woodwork the top doors and windows trim which creates lots of character to this solid built home. Wood floors throughout the home going into the main bedroom and second bedroom. There are wooden pie shaped staircase going up to the loft that than leads into a huge walk-up floored attic area that could be made into a finished storage area, bedroom, playroom or office area. A new 200-amp electrical service panel and the central air-cooling system has been installed in 2017. A new gas heating system installed December 2022. A new vinyl railing is being installed on the back deck. New bathroom shower surround installed on March 1st. 2023. The tub has been re-glaze to match the new porcelain tile and vinyl flooring. Enjoy sitting in the enclosed sun porch this summer that has its own built-in air-conditioning unit or relax on the back deck under the shade tree. This home is centrally located close to shopping, public transportation and other major routes. Home is built on a nice spacious corner lot with an open yard area. There is full basement and walk-up attic. On the side of yard there is a blacktop driveway for off street parking. Don't miss this great opportunity to own this cozy home with lots of unique characteristics. Sellers have a HSA Home Warranty protection plan and are offering this coverage for one year to the new buyer of 101 Brighton Ave. home for free. Termite prevention treatment is covered by Orkin and has been pre-paid by the seller for one year. Convenient location, near the major transportation routes, walk to BJ's and Wendy's. Schedule your tour today! Seller/ owner is a DE. and MD. and PA. licensed real estate agent.

24. 2019-06-27
    historical
25. 2019-06-22
    price $175,000
26. 2019-05-25
    listed $179,900 Active
27. 2017-04-28
    soldstatus $70,000
28. 2017-04-28
    soldstatus $70,000 Sold
29. 2017-02-27
    status Under Contract
30. 2017-02-13
    listed $68,000 Active
31. 2017-02-13
    listed $68,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast DE · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,278 · $107/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,335 · $111/mo
• Expected delta: +$57/yr (+$5/mo · 4.4%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,130
• − Mortgage interest: −$13,444
• − Property taxes: −$1,278
• − Insurance: −$1,200
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,610
• − Management: −$1,610
• − HOA: −$48
• − Depreciation: −$6,982
• Taxable loss: −$6,043
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,450
• After-tax cash flow: $-276/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Red Clay Consolidated School District
• NCES district ID: 1001300
• Math proficiency: 27% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 42% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $64,298
• Composite: 31.25/100
• National rank: #6027
• State rank: #12 of 26 in DE

Livability — Elsmere

• Score: 76/100
• State rank: #5
• US rank: #3599

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime B- Employment B+ Housing A+ Health & safety B+ User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: New Castle County · 483,412 people
• Metro: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
• Population (ZIP): 41,402
• Household income: $60,221
• Rent vs Own: 40.6% rent · 59.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 1730.0

Population outlook (New Castle County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 594,686 people
• By 2030: 609,164 · +2.4%
• By 2040: 632,154 · +6.3%
• By 2050: 649,068 · +9.1%
• By 2075: 687,771 · +15.7%
• By 2100: 694,961 · +16.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: White 37% Black 32% Hispanic / Latino 25% Two or more races 10%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 10% Puerto Rican 10% Dominican 2%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Slovak 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 9% · Canada
• Languages at home: 79% English-only · Spanish 18% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · New Castle

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+32.6) · D 65.5% · R 32.9% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -8.1pp toward R · 2008: 40.6pp · 2024: 32.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+32.6 2020: D+37.1 2016: D+29.6 2012: D+34.1 2008: D+40.6

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• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -291.16%
• Current HPI: 259.1455
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.35%
• Metro: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

+252.9% since first listed

23 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-04 Price Changed $240,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-03-04 Relisted — BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-12-08 Contingent — BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-11-10 Price Changed $215,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-10-17 Price Changed $225,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-10-07 Price Changed $239,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-09-30 Price Changed $249,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-09-17 Price Changed $259,900 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-09-03 Price Changed $269,900 BRIGHT MLS
• 2025-08-21 Listed $280,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2023-05-12 Sold (MLS) $250,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2023-05-03 Pending — BRIGHT MLS
• 2023-04-02 Contingent — BRIGHT MLS
• 2023-03-01 Listed $239,900 BRIGHT MLS
• 2023-02-09 Coming Soon $239,900 BRIGHT MLS
• 2019-06-27 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
• 2019-06-22 Price Changed $175,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2019-05-25 Listed $179,900 BRIGHT MLS
• 2017-04-28 Sold (MLS) $70,000 TREND
• 2017-04-28 Sold (MLS) $70,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2017-02-27 Pending — TREND
• 2017-02-13 Listed $68,000 TREND
• 2017-02-13 Listed $68,000 BRIGHT MLS

Property tax history

+33.7%/yr

Latest (2024): $1,278 · +13.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.