New Castle County property record for 304 Decalb Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,245 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $98,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,291 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-044.40-357 |
| Primary APN | 08-044.40-357 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,245 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 304 DECALB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-3804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIAMENSI GARDENS |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIKE CREEK-CENTRAL KIRKWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 13000 |
304 Decalb Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2008.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 DECALB AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200866332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 304 DECALB AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000054573 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210507-0054573 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUE BELL, PA 19422 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 304 Decalb Ave was $2,291.
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 | $2,291.00 | $283,200 Land $62,300 Building $220,900 | |
| 2024 | $270,360 | ||
| 2023 | $1,578.00 | $47,000 Land $8,900 Building $38,100 |
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 304 Decalb Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1981–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 · 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.
The area around 304 Decalb 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 | 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 528 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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