$149,900
Price
2
Beds
1,023 Sq. Ft.
$147 / Sq. Ft.
1,023
Sq. Ft.
$147
per Sq. Ft.

Description

If you’re looking for comfort, charm, and affordability, welcome to 215 8th Street! This inviting property greets you with a spacious, newly painted covered front porch — an ideal place to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Step inside to a bright and welcoming living room, sized perfectly for both everyday living and entertaining. The room flows seamlessly into the formal dining room featuring rustic overhead lighting with fan, a sun-filled window, and access to the basement. A small adjacent closet...If you’re looking for comfort, charm, and affordability, welcome to 215 8th Street! This inviting property greets you with a spacious, newly painted covered front porch — an ideal place to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Step inside to a bright and welcoming living room, sized perfectly for both everyday living and entertaining. The room flows seamlessly into the formal dining room featuring rustic overhead lighting with fan, a sun-filled window, and access to the basement. A small adjacent closet adds convenient storage for cleaning supplies or small household items. Both the living and dining rooms feature newer flooring and paint, enhancing the home’s warm and cohesive feel. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint and is complete with cheerful finishes, chair rail detailing, and abundant storage. Two windows bring in generous natural light, creating a bright, inviting space. The kitchen is equipped with a Kenmore five-burner gas range and a Whirlpool refrigerator. Outside, you’ll find a spacious backyard with endless potential. Enjoy the covered back porch with an overhead fan, a garden bed ready for your flowers, and two storage sheds offering space for tools and garden supplies. The walkway also provides easy access to the front street. Upstairs, the home offers a thoughtful and flexible layout with two generously sized bedrooms, each with ample natural light (one with an overhead ceiling fan). The full bathroom is currently accessed through the primary bedroom, which also connects to a walk-in closet / nursery / small office area and a shared Jack-and-Jill closet between the two bedrooms. The existing footprint provides an easy opportunity for future owners to add a small hallway and create a more traditional shared-bath arrangement, if desired. See the photos for a proposed layout concept. The large basement offers substantial storage, a washer and dryer, and houses the utilities. Including a 100-amp panel with circuit breakers, a 2012 Whirlpool hot water heater, and a 2014 Goodman HVAC system. Additionally, the main roof was replaced in 2012 and has been professionally coated twice since, as well as the porch roof being replaced in 2016 adding peace of mind for years to come. Street parking is readily available in addition to a resident only 8 car parking lot just a few houses down! Just a short drive away you'll find Widener University, Linvilla Orchards, shopping, dining and so much more! Ideally located just minutes from I-95, this home also offers convenient access to Philadelphia, Delaware, and New Jersey. With its thoughtful updates, charming features, and manageable size, this property is an excellent option for a first-time buyer, someone seeking low-maintenance living, or an investor looking for a strong rental opportunity. Schedule your tour today!
  1. Listed by Kenneth Van Every • Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
    P: (302)-529-1857 k.van.every@kw.com
  2. Listed by Brittany Ann McCorriston • Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
    P: (302)-570-2589 bmccorriston@kw.com

Property Details for 215 8th Street

Tax ID Number
47-00-00839-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Side-by-Side, Other
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 02:50 PM

Property Details for 215 8th Street

StatusActive
MLS #PADE2104950
Days on Market21
Taxes$1,813 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,307 SF
CountyDelaware County

Location

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Building Information for 215 8th Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1880Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,307 SF

Payment Calculator

$892 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$741

Property Taxes

$151

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 215 8th Street

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • School District Name: CHESTER-UPLAND
  • School District County ID: 300200397352
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Upland Boro (10447)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $89,070
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $344
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $63,370
  • City Town Tax: $112
  • Land Assessed Value: $25,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 183-000
  • School Tax: $1,355
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Ceiling, Flooring - Laminate Plank
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Ceiling, Formal Dining Room, Flooring - Laminate Plank
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Ceiling, Built-Ins, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Chair Rail
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Lighting - Ceiling
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Ceiling, Flooring - Carpet
Room 7
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Unfinished
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,023.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 13.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fully
  • Parcel ID: 572357
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Parking Lot
  • Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 8
  • Parking Features: Free
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Chair Railings, Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Water Available, Phone Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 215 8th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2104950

$149,900
Jul 22, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #166089266

$59,000

+8.0% / yr

Jun 24, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE153520

$59,000
Mar 11, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE153520

Oct 15, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE153520

$78,500
Nov 20, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #114101820

$48,000
Nov 18, 2002

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE175106

$48,000
Sep 25, 2002

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE175106

Apr 8, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE175106

$49,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2104950

$149,900
07/22/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #166089266

$59,000

+8.0% / yr

06/24/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE153520

$59,000
03/11/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE153520

10/15/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE153520

$78,500
11/20/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #114101820

$48,000
11/18/2002

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE175106

$48,000
09/25/2002

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE175106

04/08/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE175106

$49,900

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Public Records for 215 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$25,700Additions$63,370Total$89,070
Tax Record2025$1,879 ($157 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,023 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,023 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,420 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880CountyDELAWAREAPN47-00-00839-00

Schools near 215 8th Street

This home is within Chester-Upland School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Main Street School
PublicPK to 5

Toby Farms Intermediate School
Public4 to 8

STEM AT SHOWALTER
Public7 to 12

Chester Upland School Of Arts
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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215 8th Street is a townhouse for sale in Brookhaven, PA 19015. This property was listed for sale on December 11, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty Wilmington, it's currently listed at $149,900. It has been on the market for a total of 21 days and was last sold on July 22, 2005. This listing's school district is Chester-Upland School District. Nearby schools include Main Street School, Toby Farms Intermediate School and STEM AT SHOWALTER. 215 8th Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,023 sqft townhouse built in 1880.

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