New Castle County property record for 118 Oak Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,022 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-004.00-241 |
| Primary APN | 19-004.00-241 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 118 OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-5026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 19R1 |
| Legal Description | L47 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK GROVE |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 48 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
118 Oak Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1997.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 OAK AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-5026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2292 / 279 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Elsmere Town |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,900 Land $44,000 Building $182,900 | ||
| 2024 | $177,480 | ||
| 2023 | $1,022.00 | $35,800 Land $9,500 Building $26,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 118 Oak Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 118 Oak Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 439 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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