New Castle County property record for 437 Bethune Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-005.40-085 |
| Primary APN | 10-005.40-085 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 437 BETHUNE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19801-5720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON NELY SIDE OF BETHUNE DR AT 50 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNLEITH SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 15400 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 13, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 20269053 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021055 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 437 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000009053 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260204-0009053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 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 | 437 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000009057 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260204-0009057 |
| Name | ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 437 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000037603 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200513-0037603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 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 | 437 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000037607 |
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| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200513-0037607 |
| Name | TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
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 | $1,421.00 (+90.99%) | $212,400 (+878.8%) Land $39,900 Building $172,500 | |
| 2024 | $744.00 (+9.9%) | $21,700 (-) Land $3,100 Building $18,600 | $202,140 |
| 2023 | $677.00 | $21,700 Land $3,100 Building $18,600 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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