New Castle County property record for 38 Denham Ave, Claymont, DE 19703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,600 (Oct 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $1,694 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Nov 2022 Second Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-059.00-027 |
| Primary APN | 06-059.00-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 568 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 38 DENHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLAYMONT |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19703-2710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCTH |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOLLWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 38D |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 10105 |
38 Denham Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 1989.
Source: New Castle County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 DENHAM AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2710 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage DEEPHAVEN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOWER LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 938 / 229 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 38 DENHAM AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2710 |
| Document Number | 0000020522 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240403-0020522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Document Number | 0000020526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240403-0020526 |
| Name | DEEPHAVEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 38 DENHAM AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000105019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221107-0105019 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 38 DENHAM AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2710 |
| Document Number | 0000058596 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230831-0058596 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 HOLLYWOOD BEACH RD, CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD 21915-1618 |
| Document Number | 0000058600 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230831-0058600 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 38 DENHAM AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2710 |
| Document Number | 0000105014 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221107-0105014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 DENHAM AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2710 |
| Document Number | 0000105018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221107-0105018 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21046 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Denham Ave was $1,694.
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 | $1,694.00 | $217,900 Land $25,400 Building $192,500 | |
| 2024 | $129,420 | ||
| 2023 | $686.00 | $19,200 (-) Land $4,700 Building $14,500 | |
| 2022 | $19,200 Land $4,700 Building $14,500 |
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 38 Denham 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 38 Denham 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 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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