New Castle County property record for 31 Read Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-042.10-079 |
| Primary APN | 07-042.10-079 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,287 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 31 READ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-2033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOXWOOD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | P 42 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
31 Read Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021120668 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 31 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000061723 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171128-0061723 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 31 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033 |
| Document Number | 0000120668 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211018-0120668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 31 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033 |
| Document Number | 0000120672 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211018-0120672 |
| Name | HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000120673 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211018-0120673 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Read Ave was $2,712.
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 | $2,712.00 | $341,600 Land $72,000 Building $269,600 | |
| 2024 | $280,170 | ||
| 2023 | $1,768.00 | $54,100 Land $10,000 Building $44,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Read Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 31 Read 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 |
|---|
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 259 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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