8 Commonwealth Ave

Claymont, DE 19703

$1,999,999
Price
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Beds
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Baths
11,500 Sq. Ft.
$174 / Sq. Ft.
11,500
Sq. Ft.
$174
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Available now! 10 - 12 units, based on how it is broken down. Once in a lifetime opportunity to own an entire building with Commercial and Residential units. Updated financials will be added. Current owner has increased rents and made numerous improvements throughout. Perfect opportunity to buy now and utilize the increased Cash Flow (and not have to worry about getting costly repairs/upgrades completed). All payments from current tenants are being converted to online payments to make it very easy...Available now! 10 - 12 units, based on how it is broken down. Once in a lifetime opportunity to own an entire building with Commercial and Residential units. Updated financials will be added. Current owner has increased rents and made numerous improvements throughout. Perfect opportunity to buy now and utilize the increased Cash Flow (and not have to worry about getting costly repairs/upgrades completed). All payments from current tenants are being converted to online payments to make it very easy for the new owner to take over the reigns. Additional Notes Below: A building with a rich history stands proudly at the entrance to Overlook Colony. With the revitalization going on in Claymont, it has seen many changes since 1917 when constructed by General Chemical Company. Initially, the two-story building with a full basement was used as the community center for Overlook Colony and was placed at the main entrance just off of Philadelphia Pike. The Colony was planned and developed by General Chemical to house their employees in what were very nice, substantial homes at the time. Besides being called the community center it was later known as Redman's Hall; a meeting place for a fraternal group. It also housed activities of the Holy Rosary Church and stores including Shinn's and later, Steins. If you walk the halls of our building you will notice a lovely plaque that was presented to the three of us by the Claymont Fire Company. It commemorates the fact that many years ago, all of the organizational meetings of the fire company were held in our building. Also, up until 1924, when the Claymont School was built on a lot donated by General Chemical, the community center provided several rooms to take care of the educational needs of the children in the Colony. In 1989, new owners purchased the building and since then have tried to keep the glory of the building's former days while completely modernizing the structure. Because of our efforts, they were presented with a New Castle County Historic Preservation Award in 2000 and were given a grant of $2,500 from General Chemical in 2002 to help beautify the front of the building. Much thought, work, and finances have been expended over the years. Basement unit is also coming up for rent.

Property Details for 8 Commonwealth Avenue

Tax ID Number
06-084.00-439
Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary, Converted Dwelling, Traditional
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
OVERLOOK COLONY
Subdivision
OVERLOOK COLONY (NEW CASTLE DE)
LISTING UPDATED: 02/13/2026 01:49 PM

Property Details for 8 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #DENC2086848
Days on Market209
Taxes$1 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built1917
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Location

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Building Information for 8 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Residences4Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,197 SF

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$9,748 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

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$9,748

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 8 Commonwealth Avenue

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Brandywine (30901)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $660,000
  • Zoning: COM
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 1
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 2
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 5
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 3
  • Building Units Total: 4
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 2236924
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Other
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 8 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2025

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BRIGHT #DENC2086848

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Jul 11, 2025

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Mar 8, 2025

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2025

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BRIGHT #DENC2086848

$1,999,999
07/11/2025

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04/15/2025

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04/04/2025

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03/08/2025

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06/14/2024

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BRIGHT #DENC2063150

$1,999,999
06/14/2024

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BRIGHT #DENC2063148

$1,999,999
06/13/2024

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05/06/2024

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04/30/2024

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03/20/2024

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BRIGHT #DENC2057894

$1,999,999

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Public Records for 8 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$21,300Additions$137,000Total$158,300
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,208 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleStoresYear Built1920Year Renovated1923ZoningCNCountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-084.00-439

Schools near 8 Commonwealth Avenue

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Claymont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Talley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Brandywine High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brandywine SITE
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Claymont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Talley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Brandywine High School
Public9 to 12

Brandywine SITE
Public10 to 12

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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More information about 8 Commonwealth Avenue, Claymont, DE 19703

8 Commonwealth Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Claymont, DE 19703. This property was listed for sale on July 31, 2025 by Real Broker LLC, it's currently listed at $1,999,999. This listing's school district is Brandywine School District. Nearby schools include Claymont Elementary School, Talley Middle School and Brandywine High School. 8 Commonwealth Avenue is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 11,500 sqft multi-family home built in 1917.

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