New Castle County property record for 2408 Sylvan Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-038.30-021 |
| Primary APN | 07-038.30-021 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2408 SYLVAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-2343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODWARD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 306 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
2408 Sylvan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2408 SYLVAN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure · Commercial Mortgage FULTON BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202316931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016931 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2408 SYLVAN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2343 |
| Document Number | 0000085594 |
| Map Reference | MF 657 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231226-0085594 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2408 SYLVAN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2343 |
| Document Number | 0000085598 |
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| Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231226-0085598 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2408 SYLVAN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2343 |
| Document Number | 0000016931 |
| Map Reference | MF 657 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230316-0016931 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7264, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-0264 |
| Document Number | 0000016934 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230316-0016934 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2408 Sylvan Ave was $1,996.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,996.00 | $246,800 Land $42,900 Building $203,900 | |
| 2024 | $228,420 | ||
| 2023 | $1,124.00 | $33,500 Land $6,400 Building $27,100 |
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 2408 Sylvan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 30 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2408 Sylvan 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 401 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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