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$278,860$196 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

705 PROSPECT AVE

WILMINGTON, DE 19808
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,425 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$279K
$260K low$298K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,271 (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.$341,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,300

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
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.Ranch
CountyNew Castle
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Stanton Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
McKean (Thomas) High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19808These 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.68
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 100.76

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
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.38,949
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,830 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,631
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,305
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

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How this home compares

705 Prospect 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 83% of homes in Wilmington 19808
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Wilmington 19808
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Wilmington 19808

What homes are worth in Wilmington 19808

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

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$83K$789K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Wilmington 19808.

How it measures up in Wilmington 19808

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmington 19808.

Estimated value$278,860
CheaperTypical $388,459Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,775 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 705 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilmington 19808New Castle County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,86017% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19620% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,425 ft²27% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac60% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196546% of homes43% of homes

About 705 Prospect Ave

How much is 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE is $278,860 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $259,721 to $297,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE last sell?

705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE last sold on Oct 2, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE?

705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,425 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE built?

705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE?

705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE is assigned to Stanton Middle School (middle), rated F; Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; McKean (Thomas) High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Red Clay Consolidated School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE compare to other homes in Wilmington 19808?

Among the 15,123 homes in Wilmington 19808, it is worth more than 17% of them ($278,860 against a typical $388,459), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($196 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,425 ft² against a typical 1,775 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1965 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of New Castle County, it is worth more than 25% 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 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE was $2,271. The county assessed it at $341,200.

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