Welcome to 207 Matthes Avenue, a charming and move-in ready Colonial nestled in the heart of Richardson Park! This well-maintained semi-detached home offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and over 1,200 square feet of inviting living space. Built in 1921, the home blends classic character with modern updates, featuring an open-concept living and dining area, fresh neutral paint, and stylish vinyl and aluminum siding. Enter through the front door to a spacious living room, from there there is a dining area, Enjoy cooking in the bright and functional kitchen with laundry room at the rear. Upstairs you'll find three large bedrooms and a full bath. Full walk up attic and could be used for storage or converted for use as a bonus room. Take advantage of the full basement for additional storage or potential finishing. The property sits on a raised foundation with an asphalt roof, and includes central air conditioning and forced-air heating for year-round comfort. Step outside to a private backyard—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening. Conveniently located minutes from major highways (I-95 and Route 141), public transportation, parks, and shopping centers, this home offers an easy commute to downtown Wilmington, Newark, and beyond. Part of the desirable Red Clay Consolidated School District! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own an affordable, move-in ready home in a welcoming neighborhood. Schedule your tour today!
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
207 Matthes Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
3beds
1,225sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$207,500 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$2,193 Estimated rent
Home value
$207,500
$187,000 - $232,000
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Central air conditioningForced-air heatingFull basementLaundry roomSpacious bedroomsFresh neutral paintBright and functional kitchen
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Listed by:
Eric Ray Foraker 302-685-8458,
EXP Realty, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Erik Bashford 302-540-8048,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Laura Diaz, 5000727
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2080546
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 0.0
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Washer, Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,225
- Total interior livable area: 1,225 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,225
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Asphalt, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Flood Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 07039.30086
- Zoning: NC5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Richardson Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $32,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,133
- Date on market: 4/28/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Range With Oven; Range Hood; Dishwasher; Microwave; Washer; Dryer; Water Heater; Smoke Detectors; Bathroom Vents / Fans; Shed;
- Exclusions: None
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $250,000$204/sqft |
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| 5/4/2025 | Contingent | $250,000$204/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+101.6%$204/sqft |
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| 6/29/2020 | Sold | $124,000-24.8%$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2020 | Pending sale | $164,900$135/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Edge #DENC493684 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2020 | Price change | $164,900-4.6%$135/sqft |
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| 2/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $172,900+77.2%$141/sqft |
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| 2/20/2020 | Sold | $97,600-45.7%$80/sqft |
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| 2/6/2020 | Price change | $179,900-2.7%$147/sqft |
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| 1/24/2020 | Price change | $184,900+65.1%$151/sqft |
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| 12/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $112,000-34.1%$91/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Wilmington-Limestone Rd #DENC492234 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2007 | Sold | $169,900$139/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $218,400 +572% |
| 2024 | $1,233 +13% | $32,500 |
| 2023 | $1,091 -0.6% | $32,500 |
| 2022 | $1,098 +0.1% | $32,500 |
| 2021 | $1,098 -0.3% | $32,500 |
| 2020 | $1,101 +0.3% | $32,500 |
| 2019 | $1,098 +3.1% | $32,500 |
| 2017 | $1,065 +4.8% | $32,500 |
| 2016 | $1,017 | $32,500 |
| 2015 | $1,017 +6.6% | $32,500 |
| 2014 | $954 | $32,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $32,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $32,500 |
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Neighborhood: 19804
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Richardson Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 2/10McKean (Thomas) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Richardson Park
- Middle: Stanton
- High: Mckean
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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