New Castle County property record for 303 Lighthouse Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 816 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,634 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-146.00-041 |
| Primary APN | 06-146.00-041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 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 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 303 LIGHTHOUSE RD |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19809-3044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-BEG ON NWLY SIDE OF LIGHTHOUSE RD AT DIS OF 60 FT NELY FROM COR FORMED BY INTERSECTION OF NWLY SIDE OF LIGHTHOUSE RD & NELY SIDE OF HAINES AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | GORDON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 146 |
| Legal Lot Number | P192- |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10703 |
303 Lighthouse Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 LIGHTHOUSE RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-3044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201358494 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023957 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 303 LIGHTHOUSE RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-3044 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000037476 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220405-0037476 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MALVERN, PA 19355 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Brandywine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $308,900 Land $77,400 Building $231,500 | ||
| 2024 | $301,140 | ||
| 2023 | $1,634.00 | $45,700 (-) Land $9,800 Building $35,900 | |
| 2022 | $45,700 Land $9,800 Building $35,900 |
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 303 Lighthouse Rd 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 303 Lighthouse Rd 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 | 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 667 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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