New Castle County property record for 3217 Fordham Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,826 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,043 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-018.20-023 |
| Primary APN | 26-018.20-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,826 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,935 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 3217 FORDHAM RD |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19807-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-1 |
| Legal Description | L13 PT L12 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTMORELAND |
| Legal Block | 449A |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
3217 Fordham Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2014.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3217 FORDHAM RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201457124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 3217 FORDHAM RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-3117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000063292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200730-0063292 |
| Name | APEX HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3217 Fordham Rd was $5,043.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,043.00 | $749,800 Land $176,900 Building $572,900 | |
| 2024 | $606,240 | ||
| 2023 | $4,609.00 (-0.48%) | $170,000 (-) Land $35,600 Building $134,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,631.00 | $170,000 Land $35,600 Building $134,400 |
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 3217 Fordham Rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 3217 Fordham 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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