New Castle County property record for 40 3rd Ave, Claymont, DE 19703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,600 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,254 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-084.00-319 |
| Primary APN | 06-084.00-319 |
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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 | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 738 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 40 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLAYMONT |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19703-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCTH |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-L40 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERLOOK COLONY |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 42 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
40 3rd Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 HONEYWELL DR, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-1310 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201445217 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015648 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 40 3RD AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016569 |
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| Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180409-0016569 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 40 3RD AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2004 |
| Document Number | 0000015648 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3012 GREENSHIRE AVE CLAYMONT DE 197032057, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2057 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 3rd Ave was $2,254.
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 | $2,254.00 | $295,600 Land $57,900 Building $237,700 | |
| 2024 | $91,170 | ||
| 2023 | $1,531.00 | $43,900 (-) Land $9,800 Building $34,100 | |
| 2022 | $43,900 Land $9,800 Building $34,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 3rd 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 40 3rd 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 | 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 738 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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