New Castle County property record for 447 Bethune Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Nov 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $1,571 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Mortgage Aug 2022 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-005.40-090 |
| Primary APN | 10-005.40-090 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 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 | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| 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 | 447 BETHUNE DR |
|---|---|
| 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 | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 15400 |
447 Bethune Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOANCARE LLC |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1111 / 74 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000148186 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000027491 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240501-0027491 |
| Name | LOANCARE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23453 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2064 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000081414 |
| Map Reference | PL 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220816-0081414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 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 | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000081418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220816-0081418 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000081419 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220816-0081419 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000014956 |
| Map Reference | RS 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220202-0014956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 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 | 1624 W 9TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-5302 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000145647 |
| Map Reference | PL 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211221-0145647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 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 | 113 MITCHELL RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9311 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000148186 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211230-0148186 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 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 | 103 GRIFFITH DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5411 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 447 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5720 |
| Document Number | 0000003330 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3330 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| 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 | 110 WEMBLEY RD WILMINGTON DE 198081426, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-1426 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 447 Bethune Dr was $1,571.
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 | $1,571.00 | $219,900 Land $39,900 Building $180,000 | |
| 2024 | $214,740 | ||
| 2023 | $593.00 | $19,000 Land $3,100 Building $15,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 447 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 447 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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