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$262,014$214 / 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 88How 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

402 MATTHES AVE

WILMINGTON, DE 19804
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,225 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$262K
$229K low$295K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$716 (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.$122,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,800

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.62
84
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
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.
89
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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.Ranch
CountyNew Castle
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(1)

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
Richardson Park Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
McKean (Thomas) High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
H.B. Dupont Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.0 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

402 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 79% of homes in New Castle County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in New Castle County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Wilmington 19804

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
$185K$427K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$262,014
CheaperTypical $296,863Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$214
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,225 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,325 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 402 Matthes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilmington 19804New Castle County
Estimated valuepricier than$262,01425% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21446% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,225 ft²40% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac59% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than198789% of homes64% of homes

About 402 Matthes Ave

How much is 402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE is $262,014 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $229,276 to $294,752. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE?

402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,225 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE built?

402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE?

402 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 402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE compare to other homes in Wilmington 19804?

Among the 6,588 homes in Wilmington 19804, it is worth more than 25% of them ($262,014 against a typical $296,863), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($214 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,225 ft² against a typical 1,325 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1987 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of New Castle County, it is worth more than 21% 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 402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 402 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE was $716. The county assessed it at $122,900.

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