New Castle County property record for 439 Bethune Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,271 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-005.40-086 |
| Primary APN | 10-005.40-086 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 439 BETHUNE DR |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19801-5720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNLEITH SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 15400 |
439 Bethune Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201819999 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074956 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 439 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000074956 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 438 BETHUNE DR WILMINGTON DE 198015721, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 439 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000019999 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180430-0019999 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 483 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000020000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180430-0020000 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 439 Bethune Dr was $1,271.
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 | $1,271.00 | $190,100 Land $39,900 Building $150,200 | |
| 2024 | $174,330 | ||
| 2023 | $408.00 | $13,100 Land $3,100 Building $10,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 439 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.
The area around 439 Bethune Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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