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$938,310
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 65How 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

522 CHESTNUT ST

MILTON, DE 19968
0
Baths
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$938K
$611K low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$481 (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.$17,550 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,600

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.41
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
25
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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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
CountySUSSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Milton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Mariner Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Cape Henlopen High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.9 mi

District: Cape Henlopen School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19968These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,087
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.258 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,394
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,221
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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

522 Chestnut St 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 more than 94% of homes in Milton 19968

What homes are worth in Milton 19968

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

This home
$241K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Milton 19968.

How it measures up in Milton 19968

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Milton 19968.

Estimated value$938,310
CheaperTypical $488,901Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

How 522 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMilton 19968Sussex County
Estimated valuepricier than$938,31094% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac41% of homes50% of homes

About 522 Chestnut St

How much is 522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE is $938,310 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $611,109 to $1,265,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE last sell?

522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE?

522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE is assigned to Milton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Mariner Middle School (middle), rated B; Cape Henlopen High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Cape Henlopen School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE compare to other homes in Milton 19968?

Among the 8,809 homes in Milton 19968, it is worth more than 94% of them ($938,310 against a typical $488,901) and its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.28 ac). Measured against all of Sussex County, it is worth more than 86% 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 522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 522 Chestnut St, Milton, DE was $481. The county assessed it at $17,550.

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