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$168,379$96 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $60,000 on Oct 18, 2005

55 BALFOUR AVE

CLAYMONT, DE 19703
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,750 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$168K
$158K low$178K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Oct 18, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,417 (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.$272,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,100

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.
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.
33
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.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

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
Claymont Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Talley Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.5 mi
H
Brandywine High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Brandywine School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19703These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.16,958
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,224 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,483
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,139
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

55 Balfour 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 97% of homes in Claymont 19703
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Claymont 19703
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Claymont 19703
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in New Castle County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Claymont 19703

What homes are worth in Claymont 19703

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

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$154K$479K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Claymont 19703.

How it measures up in Claymont 19703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Claymont 19703.

Estimated value$168,379
CheaperTypical $330,672Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 55 Balfour Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClaymont 19703New Castle County
Estimated valuepricier than$168,3793% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$96almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,750 ft²70% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac36% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than19209% of homes9% of homes

About 55 Balfour Ave

How much is 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE is $168,379 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $158,318 to $178,440. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE last sell?

55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE last sold on Oct 18, 2005 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE?

55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,750 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE built?

55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE?

55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE is assigned to Claymont Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Talley Middle School (middle), rated C+; Brandywine High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Brandywine School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE compare to other homes in Claymont 19703?

Among the 4,430 homes in Claymont 19703, it is worth more than 3% of them ($168,379 against a typical $330,672), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($96 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,750 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1920 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of New Castle County, it is worth more than 7% 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 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Balfour Ave, Claymont, DE was $2,417. The county assessed it at $272,100.

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