New Castle County property record for 18 Forrest Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 714 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,501 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 19-004.00-091 |
| Primary APN | 19-004.00-091 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 714 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 714 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 18 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-5017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 19R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST PARK |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 P |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 FORREST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-5017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202476401 |
| 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 | $1,501.00 | $212,600 (+562.31%) Land $43,100 Building $169,500 | |
| 2024 | $183,060 | ||
| 2023 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $32,100 (-) Land $6,100 Building $26,000 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $32,100 Land $6,100 Building $26,000 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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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