New Castle County property record for 12 5th Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,045 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-041.40-246 |
| Primary APN | 26-041.40-246 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 801 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76 ft deep x 17 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-4702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-3 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON WLY SIDE OF 5TH AVE AT 50 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 797 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
12 5th Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 223, WILMINGTON, DE 19899-0223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201553246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 5th Ave was $1,045.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,045.00 | $150,300 Land $30,000 Building $120,300 | |
| 2024 | $86,130 | ||
| 2023 | $1,372.00 | $38,200 (-) Land $2,900 Building $35,300 | |
| 2022 | $38,200 Land $2,900 Building $35,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 12 5th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| 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 1,243 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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