New Castle County property record for 406 Bethune Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 725 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,461 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-005.40-061 |
| Primary APN | 10-005.40-061 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 725 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 406 BETHUNE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19801-5721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNLEITH SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 15400 |
406 Bethune Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202193252 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014975 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 406 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000093252 |
| Map Reference | PL 2 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210811-0093252 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 406 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000093256 |
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| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210811-0093256 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 406 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000077613 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 77613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,625.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 1005 BEAR DE 197017005, BEAR, DE 19701-7005 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 406 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000047093 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 47093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $925.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 104 MILANO DR BEAR DE 197012521, BEAR, DE 19701-2521 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 406 Bethune Dr was $1,461.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,461.00 | $218,500 Land $39,900 Building $178,600 | |
| 2024 | $163,170 | ||
| 2023 | $443.00 | $14,200 Land $3,100 Building $11,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 406 Bethune Dr 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 406 Bethune Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 855 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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