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$146,608$121 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

38 N RODNEY DR

WILMINGTON, DE 19809
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,208 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$147K
$140K low$154K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$146,608
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$117,286

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$144,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$99,000

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.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
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
CountyNEW CASTLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Mount Pleasant Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 0.9 mi
H
Mount Pleasant High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Brandywine School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19809These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,554
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,083 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,566
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,852
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

38 N Rodney Dr 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 96% of homes in New Castle County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Wilmington 19809
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in New Castle County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wilmington 19809
  • Older than 84% of homes in New Castle County

What homes are worth in Wilmington 19809

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

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$113K$649K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Wilmington 19809.

How it measures up in Wilmington 19809

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 19809.

Estimated value$146,608
CheaperTypical $363,682Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $228Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,208 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 38 N Rodney Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilmington 19809New Castle County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,6086% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1213% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,208 ft²26% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²almost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than194046% of homes16% of homes

About 38 N Rodney Dr

How much is 38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE is $146,608 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $139,547 to $153,669. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE last sell?

38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE last sold on Jun 29, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE?

38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,208 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE built?

38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE?

38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE is assigned to Mount Pleasant Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Mount Pleasant High School (high), rated B; Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Brandywine School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 N Rodney Dr, Wilmington, DE compare to other homes in Wilmington 19809?

Among the 5,098 homes in Wilmington 19809, it is worth more than 6% of them ($146,608 against a typical $363,682), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($121 against a typical $228), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,208 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1940 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of New Castle County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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