New Castle County property record for 452 Bethune Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,176 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-010.20-028 |
| Primary APN | 10-010.20-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 452 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 | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 15400 |
452 Bethune Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 452 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201925426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 452 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000025426 |
| Map Reference | PL 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190409-0025426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 452 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000025430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190409-0025430 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 452 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000065246 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 65246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 17 RIVA RIDGE LN BEAR DE 197013355, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 452 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000051344 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 51344 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $95.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 55 BEATTIE PL #110 GREENVILLE SC 296015115, 110, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-5115 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 452 Bethune Dr was $3,176.
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 | $3,176.00 | $235,600 Land $40,100 Building $195,500 | |
| 2024 | $193,230 | ||
| 2023 | $652.00 | $20,900 Land $3,200 Building $17,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 452 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 452 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 |
|---|
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures