$275,000

8 SWANSON DR, Wilmington, DE 19808

4 beds |
2 baths |
1,775 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1955
0.31acre lot
1 car garage
$155/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

Offered for the first time since its original construction, this well-loved home is an opportunity knocking! Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, the spacious Cape Cod layout features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with a family room just off the kitchen—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Recent updates include a new boiler and oil tank, replacement windows, and a 2012 roof, providing a solid foundation for your vision. Additional highlights include a detached oversized one-car garage and a fenced yard ideal for outdoor enjoyment.There is a limited number of Cape Cod style homes in this neighborhood and are rarely offered for sale. The prime location puts you within walking distance to shopping, just steps from parks and local points of interest, and offers easy access to major highways and multiple commuter options. This home is ready for your imagination and hard work to restore it to its full glory. Property is being sold AS IS.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: February 6, 2026 at 7:16AM
Listing Office:: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. : 3023515000
Listing Agent:: Victoria A. Lawson : 3027432925
MLS ID:: DENC2096582

General: Ceiling Fan(s)Dining AreaFamily Room Off KitchenFloor Plan - TraditionalFormal/Separate Dining RoomWalk-in Closet(s)Other
Appliances: DryerOven/Range - ElectricRefrigeratorWasher
Laundry: Main Floor
Flooring: Carpet
A/C: Wall Unit
Heating: Hot WaterOil
Disability Feature: None

General: OtherAbove GradeBelow Grade
Style: Cape Cod
Parking: Concrete Driveway

Roofing: Asphalt
Windows: Vinyl clad
General: Frame1.5Crawl Space

Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
County: NEW CASTLE-DE

Zoning: NC6.508-038.40-418
View: Other
Fencing: ChainLink

Utilities: Fuses60 amp service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions: None

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This listing courtesy of Victoria A. Lawson , Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School

2110 Edwards Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19808

Grades KG-5

0.49 miles away

Stanton Middle School

1800 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19804

Grades 6-8

1.26 miles away

McKean (Thomas) High School

301 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19808

Grades 9-12

2.07 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.