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$273,630$195 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

17 MATTHES AVE

WILMINGTON, DE 19804
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,400 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$274K
$253K low$295K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,435 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$291,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
49
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyNew Castle
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Richardson Park Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
McKean (Thomas) High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
M
H.B. Dupont Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.4 mi

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19804These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,760 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,760
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,854
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

17 Matthes Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in New Castle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in New Castle County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in New Castle County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Wilmington 19804
  • Older than 88% of homes in New Castle County

What homes are worth in Wilmington 19804

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$184K$426K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Wilmington 19804.

How it measures up in Wilmington 19804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 19804.

Estimated value$273,630
CheaperTypical $296,581Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,325 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 17 Matthes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilmington 19804New Castle County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,63033% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19531% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²58% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²8% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than193016% of homes12% of homes

About 17 Matthes Ave

How much is 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE is $273,630 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $252,620 to $294,640. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE last sell?

17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE last sold on Mar 29, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE?

17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE built?

17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE?

17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE is assigned to Richardson Park Elementary School (elementary), rated F; McKean (Thomas) High School (high), rated D-; H.B. Dupont Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Red Clay Consolidated School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE compare to other homes in Wilmington 19804?

Among the 6,588 homes in Wilmington 19804, it is worth more than 33% of them ($273,630 against a typical $296,581), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($195 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,325 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1930 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of New Castle County, it is worth more than 23% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE was $16,435. The county assessed it at $291,000.

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