Sussex County property record for 401 Walnut St, Bridgeville, DE 19933
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,601 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $857 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 131-10.16-121.00 |
| Primary APN | 131-10.16-121.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,601 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 351 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 401 WALNUT ST |
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| City | BRIDGEVILLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19933-1243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SW/CORNER WALNUT ST CANNON ST LOT 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIDGEVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEVILLE-GREENWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3051 |
| Census Tract | 50304 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bridgeville Historic District listed 1994 · 236 contributing resources · NRIS 94000361 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
401 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2010.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 WALNUT ST, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933-1243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3754 / 261 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Walnut St was $857, down 9.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Bridgeville Town |
| Unified School District | Woodbridge School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $857.00 (-9.6%) | $6,150 (-) Land $1,400 Building $4,750 | $171,100 (-) Land $33,900 Building $137,200 |
| 2025 | $948.00 | $6,150 Land $1,400 Building $4,750 | $171,100 Land $33,900 Building $137,200 |
| 2023 | $650.00 | $6,150 Land $1,400 Building $4,750 | $12,300 Land $2,800 Building $9,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 401 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 401 Walnut St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 | BRIDGEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT private · serves 6,000 people · EPA ID DE0000559 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 198 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 |
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