New Castle County property record for 401 1st Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $268,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-047.20-006 |
| Primary APN | 07-047.20-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 401 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-2227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYNDALIA |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
401 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 1ST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CRK MTG SVCS |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer SEQUEL INVESTMENTS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202423560 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000061173 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 401 1ST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2227 |
| Document Number | 0000023560 |
| Map Reference | MAP 10476 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240416-0023560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 401 1ST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2227 |
| Document Number | 0000023564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240416-0023564 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 401 1ST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2227 |
| Document Number | 0000053486 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 1ST AVE WILMINGTON DE 198042227, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2227 |
| Document Number | 0000053486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 53486 |
| Name | PIKE CRK MTG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 30, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 1ST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2227 |
| Document Number | 0000080463 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,725.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 DEER RUN NEWARK DE 197112424, NEWARK, DE 19711-2424 |
| Document Number | 80467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80467 |
| Name | SEQUEL INVESTMENTS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOCKESSIN, DE 19707 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 401 1st Ave was $2,335.
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 | $2,335.00 | $288,700 Land $58,300 Building $230,400 | |
| 2024 | $305,010 | ||
| 2023 | $1,887.00 | $56,200 Land $10,800 Building $45,400 |
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 401 1st 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.
Wildfire risk around 401 1st 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | 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 605 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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