New Castle County property record for 420 Forest Dr, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,865 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-047.20-392 |
| Primary APN | 07-047.20-392 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 525 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 19 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 420 FOREST DR |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NCSD |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND HOMES |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 12900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Woodstock listed 1973 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 73000551 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 FOREST DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2320 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201761116 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036523 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 420 FOREST DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2320 |
| Document Number | 0000036523 |
| Map Reference | PL 1 PG 32 J |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230606-0036523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2023 |
| 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 | 420 FOREST DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2320 |
| Document Number | 0000036527 |
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| Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230606-0036527 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 420 FOREST DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2320 |
| Document Number | 0000061116 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171122-0061116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| 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 | 420 FOREST DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2320 |
| Document Number | 0000061118 |
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| Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171122-0061118 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,865.00 (+91.48%) | $234,900 (+688.26%) Land $56,900 Building $178,000 |
| 2023 | $974.00 | $29,800 Land $5,200 Building $24,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 416 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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