New Castle County property record for 462 Bethune Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,713 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-010.20-023 |
| Primary APN | 10-010.20-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| 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 | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 462 BETHUNE DR |
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| 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 | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 15400 |
462 Bethune Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 462 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022113092 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 462 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000058385 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230830-0058385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 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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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 462 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 462 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000113092 |
| Map Reference | PL 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221207-0113092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 462 BETHUNE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5721 |
| Document Number | 0000113097 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221207-0113097 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0000113096 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221207-0113096 |
| Name | ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 462 Bethune Dr was $1,713.
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 | $1,713.00 | $256,100 Land $40,100 Building $216,000 | |
| 2024 | $213,120 | ||
| 2023 | $596.00 | $19,100 (-) Land $3,200 Building $15,900 | |
| 2022 | $19,100 Land $3,200 Building $15,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 462 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 462 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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