New Castle County property record for 5 Beech Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Mar 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $2,632 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-035.30-158 |
| Primary APN | 07-035.30-158 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 678 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L13 THRU 18 PT L12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLAND TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-8P |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 12100 |
5 Beech Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1991.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BEECH AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-1117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1157 / 245 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 BEECH AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000068619 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 BEECH AVE WILMINGTON DE 198051117, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000068619 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 68619 |
| Name | ARTISANS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Beech Ave was $2,632.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,632.00 | $325,400 Land $64,700 Building $260,700 | |
| 2024 | $212,940 | ||
| 2023 | $2,001.00 | $59,600 Land $8,900 Building $50,700 |
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 5 Beech Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Beech Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 452 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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