Google street view image for 438 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 19954

Off market

$257,277

•

1 ba

•

1,632

sq ft

438 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 19954

About this home

438 Thistlewood Rd is a 1,632 square foot house on a 0.75 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Houston data, we estimate the home's value is $257,277.

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

0.75 acresLot Size

$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$257,277

$18K since October

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 12.5% lower than the average sale price ($294K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$345,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,924 sq ft
537 Cams Fortune Way, Harrington, DE 19952
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$164,500
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,620 sq ft
751 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 19954
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$300,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,130 sq ft
37 John Andrews Dr, Harrington, DE 19952
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$320,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,604 sq ft
587 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 19954
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$340,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft
405 Center St Ext, Harrington, DE 19952

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$2,269/mo

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Market trends in 19954, DE

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.8%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$450K

$132 MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

60 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 438 Thistlewood Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$521 (+0.2%)

$75,000 + $169,000

$244,000

2025

$520 (−28.9%)

$75,000 + $169,000

$244,000

2024

$731 (+225.3%)

$75,000 + $169,000

$244,000

2023

$225 (+2.3%)

$75,000 + $169,000

$244,000

2022

$220 (−1.7%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2021

$223 (−0.8%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2020

$225 (−0.5%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2019

$226 (−0.3%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2018

$227 (−1.0%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2017

$229 (−5.6%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2016

$243 (+36.5%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2015

$178

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

Tax history for 438 Thistlewood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$521 (+0.2%)

$75,000 + $169,000

$244,000

2025

$520 (−28.9%)

$75,000 + $169,000

$244,000

2024

$731 (+225.3%)

$75,000 + $169,000

$244,000

2023

$225 (+2.3%)

$75,000 + $169,000

$244,000

2022

$220 (−1.7%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2021

$223 (−0.8%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2020

$225 (−0.5%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2019

$226 (−0.3%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2018

$227 (−1.0%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2017

$229 (−5.6%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2016

$243 (+36.5%)

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

2015

$178

$7,400 + $27,600

$35,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

General Business District

The purpose of the BG General Business District is to: Provide for a broad range of commercial activities and a variety of large retail stores and related activities occupying prime retail land and serving a regional community; and Prohibit uses which may be detrimental to residential neighborhoods and communities for reasons such as odor, smoke, dust, fumes, fire, vibrations, noise or hazardous conditions.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
General retail
Restaurant
Bed & breakfast
Office
Public service
Recreation
Neighborhood center
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CEDAR LANE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,632
Building Sq. Ft: 1,632
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SE SIDE CO RD 436 438 THISTLEWOOD RD

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 792
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 32,670
Fire District: HOUSTON
School Tax District: MILFORD
Acres: 0.75
Depth Footage: 205
Front Footage: 160
Zoning Code: BG

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 6-00-189.00-01-01.00-000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Public 1-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi

5/10

Milford Central Academy

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi

3/10

Milford Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

75% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Houston, DE • 19954

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9.2 hrs

5 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$245,000 – $296,000

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Home values near 438 Thistlewood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$252,001
545 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1672 Sq. Ft.	$306,012
433 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$114,685
245 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$70,935
472 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$274,447
643 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$312,672
331 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$364,555

Address	Redfin Estimate
497 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1454 Sq. Ft.	$310,764
530 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$288,716
293 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$243,521
587 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1604 Sq. Ft.	$353,016
567 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1598 Sq. Ft.	$317,392
523 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$219,052
475 Rd 436 Apt 1, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$275,253

Address	Redfin Estimate
451 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$195,157
475 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$360,381
663 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$290,036
271 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1812 Sq. Ft.	$291,005
619 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$163,028
207 Thistlewood Rd, Houston, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$254,593

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