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1905 W Second St
C- Composite 53.85
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  • Cash flow +26.1/30.0
  • DSCR +8.8/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.9/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.1/5.0
  • Livability +3.2/5.0
  • Schools +3.1/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • ARV discount +0.2/15.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$179,000

1905 W Second St · Wilmington, DE 19805
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,275 sqft · Townhouse public records · 344 Days on market
Built 1924 1,742 sqft lot $140/sqft · 16% above area Est $154k · 16% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this end-of-row rowhome located in the vibrant and historic Little Italy neighborhood. Enter through the enclosed front porch and into a bright and inviting main level featuring hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout the home. The spacious living room opens to a formal dining area, creating an ideal layout for entertaining or everyday living. The kitchen boasts gas cooking, a generous walk-in pantry, and convenient access to the rear patio—perfect for summer cookouts and outdoor dining. You'll also enjoy the added bonus of a detached 1-car garage with a shared driveway! Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. Each room offers ample closet space and plenty of natural light. The full basement is dry and unfinished, offering endless potential—whether you choose to create additional living space, a home gym, or simply use it for abundant storage. Laundry is already in place. This home combines classic charm with functional features and unbeatable location. Just blocks from restaurants, cafes, parks, and everything Little Italy has to offer! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this beloved neighborhood—schedule your showing today!

Key facts

  • Garage
  • Built 1924
  • Listed 343 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $179k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $448 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $179k).
  • Recommended offer: $158k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.3% vs local median 5.6% in Wilmington — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 64/100 on livability (#52 in DE) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: employment D+, schools D, commute D.
  • 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); 167 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 19d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,367 units permitted in New Castle County in 2024 (201 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 39% 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k 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.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.3% rent growth), your $50k cash investment doubles in ~8 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 344 days — a 12% lower offer ($158k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 14y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $11k (6%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $106k; list at $179k implies a 69% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1924 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $157,520 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 344 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1924 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
1.09%
Cap rate
9.30%
Cash-on-cash
10.73%
DSCR
1.48
GRM
7.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$154,144
List price
$179,000
Delta
16.12%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1715 Sycamore St 0.35mi 3/1.0 1,260 (-1%) 1mo $241,000 $191 81
400 Geddes St 0.27mi 3/1.5 1,225 (-4%) 0mo $337,500 $276 79
1823 W 7th St 0.30mi 3/2.0 1,300 (+2%) 1mo $180,000 $138 77
1911 W 9th St 0.46mi 3/1.0 1,325 (+4%) 1mo $275,000 $208 71
1213 W 3rd St 0.52mi 3/1.5 1,250 (-2%) 1mo $215,000 $172 69
2042 Clark St 0.46mi 3/1.0 1,200 (-6%) 0mo $335,000 $279 68
1210 Elm St 0.56mi 3/2.0 1,300 (+2%) 1mo $200,000 $154 66
1301 Lancaster Ave 0.47mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,200 (-6%) 1mo $250,000 $208 58
302 S Franklin St 0.53mi 3/1.0 1,150 (-10%) 1mo $117,000 $102 58
422 S Broom St 0.48mi 3/2.0 1,400 (+10%) 1mo $299,900 $214 56
519 S Jackson St 0.75mi 3/1.0 1,200 (-6%) 1mo $186,000 $155 54
1016 Clayton Rd 0.69mi 3/1.0 1,150 (-10%) 1mo $219,000 $190 50

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
3.1%
Equity multiple
1.12×
Total profit
$6,261
Equity at exit
$26,689
10-year hold
IRR
15.4%
Equity multiple
2.43×
Total profit
$71,747
Equity at exit
$15,477

Cash invested: $50,120 (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.

ZIP-level market 19805

Rents YoY
6.3%
Active inventory
167
Price-to-rent
7.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,944 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$939
Tax from tax record
$74 /mo · $892/yr
Insurance
$75
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$408
Net cashflow
$448

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,377
Max offer price $179,000
Occupancy floor 72%

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
$44,750
Closing costs
$5,370
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
115 N Clayton St Unit 115 Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.5 1200 $1,725 $1.44 11d 1 0.21mi
1815 Maple St Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.5 1100 $1,995 $1.81 19d 1 0.27mi
1802 Maple St Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.5 1250 $2,500 $2.00 24d 1 0.30mi
307 N Rodney St Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.5 1425 $2,000 $1.40 44d 1 0.31mi
618 N Scott St Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.5 1400 $1,850 $1.32 44d 1 0.31mi
1522 W 7th St Unit 1 Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 900 $1,800 $2.00 4d 1 0.38mi
1525 Beech St Wilmington, DE 3.0 2.5 1850 $2,400 $1.30 5d 1 0.43mi
1301 Lancaster Ave Wilmington, DE 4.0 2.0 1200 $1,800 $1.50 11d 1 0.46mi
1607 Howland St Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.0 1075 $1,900 $1.77 4d 1 0.47mi
232 N Franklin St Wilmington, DE 3.0 2.0 1150 $1,795 $1.56 44d 1 0.48mi
1624 W 9th St Wilmington, DE 3.0 2.5 1780 $2,500 $1.40 19d 1 0.48mi
521 N Franklin St Wilmington, DE 3.0 2.0 1500 $1,850 $1.23 4d 1 0.51mi
1227 Linden St Wilmington, DE 3.0 2.0 950 $1,850 $1.95 4d 1 0.53mi
414 S Franklin St Wilmington, DE 3.0 2.0 1195 $1,895 $1.59 44d 1 0.54mi
1110 Read St Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,250 $1.14 20d 1 0.57mi
1029 Lancaster Ave Wilmington, DE 4.0 1.5 1375 $1,900 $1.38 24d 1 0.61mi
1110 Maple St Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.0 1525 $1,600 $1.05 44d 1 0.63mi
205 Porter St Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.5 1200 $1,700 $1.42 15d 1 0.64mi
1016 Clayton Rd Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.0 1150 $1,850 $1.61 5d 1 0.67mi
1936 Lakeview Rd Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.0 1350 $1,850 $1.37 15d 1 0.69mi
1122 Coyne Pl Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.0 1350 $1,950 $1.44 44d 1 0.72mi
1000 W 8th St Unit 3 Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 1050 $1,695 $1.61 24d 1 0.75mi
1601 E Latimer Pl Wilmington, DE 4.0 1.0 1450 $2,195 $1.51 19d 1 0.76mi
21 Stroud St Unit 1 Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.5 1875 $1,900 $1.01 44d 1 0.79mi
25 Stroud St Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,795 $1.50 4d 1 0.79mi
7 6th Ave Wilmington, DE 3.0 2.0 1325 $1,800 $1.36 44d 1 0.80mi
820 W 7th St Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,650 $1.65 44d 1 0.82mi
1508 Maryland Ave Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.5 1450 $1,975 $1.36 15d 1 0.83mi
1504 Delaware Ave Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,749 $1.59 22d 1 0.90mi
1504 Delaware Ave Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,590 $1.45 17d 1 0.90mi
1212 Delaware Ave Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0–2.0 700 $2,495 $3.56 44d 4 0.91mi
1212 Delaware Ave Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0–2.0 925 $2,695 $2.91 13d 4 0.91mi
1210 Delaware Ave Unit 3 Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 1200 $2,395 $2.00 44d 1 0.91mi
617 W 6th St Unit 617 B Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,600 $1.60 5d 1 0.93mi
231 5th Ave Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 1050 $1,350 $1.29 44d 1 0.94mi
709 Windsor St Unit 3 Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 980 $1,500 $1.53 44d 1 0.95mi
1207 Delaware Ave Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 1200 $1,700 $1.42 11d 1 0.95mi
1010 Trenton Pl Wilmington, DE 3.0 1.5 1475 $2,350 $1.59 17d 1 0.96mi
711 Windsor St Wilmington, DE 2.0 1.0 980 $1,460 $1.49 44d 1 0.96mi
1501 N Broom St Unit 2/3 Wilmington, DE 2.0 2.5 1250 $2,500 $2.00 5d 1 0.96mi

Listing history 28 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $179,000 Active 344 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $179,000 Active 343 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $179,000 Active 342 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $179,000 Active 341 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,000 Active 339 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,000 Active 338 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $179,000 Active 335 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $179,000 Active 334 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $179,000 Active 333 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $179,000 Active 330 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $179,000 Active 329 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $179,000 Active 328 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $179,000 Active 327 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $179,000 Active 326 DOM
  15. 2025-12-30
    price $179,000 1228-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1228 chars)

    Welcome to this end-of-row rowhome located in the vibrant and historic Little Italy neighborhood. Enter through the enclosed front porch and into a bright and inviting main level featuring hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout the home. The spacious living room opens to a formal dining area, creating an ideal layout for entertaining or everyday living. The kitchen boasts gas cooking, a generous walk-in pantry, and convenient access to the rear patio—perfect for summer cookouts and outdoor dining. You'll also enjoy the added bonus of a detached 1-car garage with a shared driveway! Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. Each room offers ample closet space and plenty of natural light. The full basement is dry and unfinished, offering endless potential—whether you choose to create additional living space, a home gym, or simply use it for abundant storage. Laundry is already in place. This home combines classic charm with functional features and unbeatable location. Just blocks from restaurants, cafes, parks, and everything Little Italy has to offer! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this beloved neighborhood—schedule your showing today!

  16. 2025-07-10
    listed $189,900 Active 1228-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1228 chars)

    Welcome to this end-of-row rowhome located in the vibrant and historic Little Italy neighborhood. Enter through the enclosed front porch and into a bright and inviting main level featuring hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout the home. The spacious living room opens to a formal dining area, creating an ideal layout for entertaining or everyday living. The kitchen boasts gas cooking, a generous walk-in pantry, and convenient access to the rear patio—perfect for summer cookouts and outdoor dining. You'll also enjoy the added bonus of a detached 1-car garage with a shared driveway! Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. Each room offers ample closet space and plenty of natural light. The full basement is dry and unfinished, offering endless potential—whether you choose to create additional living space, a home gym, or simply use it for abundant storage. Laundry is already in place. This home combines classic charm with functional features and unbeatable location. Just blocks from restaurants, cafes, parks, and everything Little Italy has to offer! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this beloved neighborhood—schedule your showing today!

  17. 2025-07-07
    historical $189,900 1228-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1228 chars)

    Welcome to this end-of-row rowhome located in the vibrant and historic Little Italy neighborhood. Enter through the enclosed front porch and into a bright and inviting main level featuring hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout the home. The spacious living room opens to a formal dining area, creating an ideal layout for entertaining or everyday living. The kitchen boasts gas cooking, a generous walk-in pantry, and convenient access to the rear patio—perfect for summer cookouts and outdoor dining. You'll also enjoy the added bonus of a detached 1-car garage with a shared driveway! Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. Each room offers ample closet space and plenty of natural light. The full basement is dry and unfinished, offering endless potential—whether you choose to create additional living space, a home gym, or simply use it for abundant storage. Laundry is already in place. This home combines classic charm with functional features and unbeatable location. Just blocks from restaurants, cafes, parks, and everything Little Italy has to offer! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this beloved neighborhood—schedule your showing today!

  18. 2021-05-17
    soldstatus $106,000
  19. 2021-05-14
    soldstatus $106,000 Closed 984-char remark
    Show marketing remark (984 chars)

    Vintage 1225 sq ft 3 bedroom 1.5 bath twin house with 1 car detached . This classic twin house is solid on the outside (well appointed brick combined with siding and a good roof) and well maintained on the inside. The front porch has been nicely converted to a mudroom which provides a wonderful entrance to a first floor featuring beautifully refinished hardwood floors and a spacious living room and eat in kitchen and direct access to the back yard. The second floor has 3 large bedrooms and a full bath room. The bathroom features well preserved / timeless ceramic floors and fixtures, including a wrap-around bathtub. The entire house is energy efficient (upgraded anderson windows / air conditioning) and well maintained. The full basement is super clean and highly functional, with plenty of dry storage and a full washer and dryer. New stove, refrigerator & updated electric service, Secure parking is provided by a detached one car garage. Property is being sold as-is.

  20. 2021-05-07
    status Pending 984-char remark
    Show marketing remark (984 chars)

    Vintage 1225 sq ft 3 bedroom 1.5 bath twin house with 1 car detached . This classic twin house is solid on the outside (well appointed brick combined with siding and a good roof) and well maintained on the inside. The front porch has been nicely converted to a mudroom which provides a wonderful entrance to a first floor featuring beautifully refinished hardwood floors and a spacious living room and eat in kitchen and direct access to the back yard. The second floor has 3 large bedrooms and a full bath room. The bathroom features well preserved / timeless ceramic floors and fixtures, including a wrap-around bathtub. The entire house is energy efficient (upgraded anderson windows / air conditioning) and well maintained. The full basement is super clean and highly functional, with plenty of dry storage and a full washer and dryer. New stove, refrigerator & updated electric service, Secure parking is provided by a detached one car garage. Property is being sold as-is.

  21. 2021-04-15
    historical Active Under Contract 984-char remark
    Show marketing remark (984 chars)

    Vintage 1225 sq ft 3 bedroom 1.5 bath twin house with 1 car detached . This classic twin house is solid on the outside (well appointed brick combined with siding and a good roof) and well maintained on the inside. The front porch has been nicely converted to a mudroom which provides a wonderful entrance to a first floor featuring beautifully refinished hardwood floors and a spacious living room and eat in kitchen and direct access to the back yard. The second floor has 3 large bedrooms and a full bath room. The bathroom features well preserved / timeless ceramic floors and fixtures, including a wrap-around bathtub. The entire house is energy efficient (upgraded anderson windows / air conditioning) and well maintained. The full basement is super clean and highly functional, with plenty of dry storage and a full washer and dryer. New stove, refrigerator & updated electric service, Secure parking is provided by a detached one car garage. Property is being sold as-is.

  22. 2021-03-26
    listed $100,000 Active 984-char remark
    Show marketing remark (984 chars)

    Vintage 1225 sq ft 3 bedroom 1.5 bath twin house with 1 car detached . This classic twin house is solid on the outside (well appointed brick combined with siding and a good roof) and well maintained on the inside. The front porch has been nicely converted to a mudroom which provides a wonderful entrance to a first floor featuring beautifully refinished hardwood floors and a spacious living room and eat in kitchen and direct access to the back yard. The second floor has 3 large bedrooms and a full bath room. The bathroom features well preserved / timeless ceramic floors and fixtures, including a wrap-around bathtub. The entire house is energy efficient (upgraded anderson windows / air conditioning) and well maintained. The full basement is super clean and highly functional, with plenty of dry storage and a full washer and dryer. New stove, refrigerator & updated electric service, Secure parking is provided by a detached one car garage. Property is being sold as-is.

  23. 2012-06-08
    soldstatus $63,000
  24. 2012-06-05
    soldstatus $63,000
  25. 2012-06-05
    soldstatus $63,000
  26. 2012-05-08
    historical
  27. 2012-02-24
    listed $69,900
  28. 2012-02-24
    listed $69,900

ⓘ 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
$892 · $74/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$965 · $80/mo
Expected delta
+$73/yr (+$6/mo · 8.2%)

ⓘ 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 · 16 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

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$23,332
− Mortgage interest
−$10,027
− Property taxes
−$892
− Insurance
−$895
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,867
− Management
−$1,867
− Depreciation
−$5,207
Taxable income
$2,577
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$618
After-tax cash flow
$4,762/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 — Wilmington

Score
64/100
State rank
#52
US rank
#14251

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Wilmington, DE
County
New Castle County · 483,412 people
City population
173,480
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

Not yet ingested

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

+156.1% since first listed
14 events — show timeline
  • 2025-12-30 Price Changed $179,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-07-10 Listed $189,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-07-07 Coming Soon $189,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2021-05-17 Sold (Public Records) $106,000 Public Records
  • 2021-05-14 Sold (MLS) $106,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2021-05-07 Pending BRIGHT MLS
  • 2021-04-15 Contingent BRIGHT MLS
  • 2021-03-26 Listed $100,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2012-06-08 Sold (Public Records) $63,000 Public Records
  • 2012-06-05 Sold (MLS) $63,000 TREND
  • 2012-06-05 Sold (MLS) $63,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2012-05-08 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2012-02-24 Listed $69,900 TREND
  • 2012-02-24 Listed $69,900 BRIGHT MLS

Property tax history

+3.7%/yr

Latest (2024): $892 · +15.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

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