New Castle County property record for 401 Lore Ave, Wilmington, DE 19809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,383 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale Apr 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-140.00-146 |
| Primary APN | 06-140.00-146 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 401 LORE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19809-3231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 13B |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 10502 |
401 Lore Ave is owned by a company that bought it in June 2019.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 N VIRGINIA AVE, PENNS GROVE, NJ 08069-1429 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201949000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 LORE AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000049000 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 49000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 18 N VIRGINIA AVE PENNS GROVE NJ 080691429, PENNS GROVE, NJ 08069-1429 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 401 LORE AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000015777 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15777 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,040.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 401 LORE AVE WILMINGTON DE 198093231, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-3231 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Lore Ave was $2,383.
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 | $2,383.00 | $242,200 Land $73,500 Building $168,700 | |
| 2024 | $250,110 | ||
| 2023 | $5,481.00 (+112.85%) | $70,300 (-) Land $11,600 Building $58,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,575.00 | $70,300 Land $11,600 Building $58,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Lore Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 401 Lore 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 | 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 667 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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