New Castle County property record for 504 Elsmere St, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 827 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $13,500 (May 1980) |
| Tax Bill | $1,863 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 07-039.30-040 |
| Primary APN | 07-039.30-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 827 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 827 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 504 ELSMERE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-1413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHARDSON PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
504 Elsmere St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1980.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 504 ELSMERE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 110 / 267 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 504 Elsmere St was $1,863, up 126.4% from the year before.
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 | $1,863.00 (+126.37%) | $250,700 (+650.6%) Land $56,900 Building $193,800 | |
| 2024 | $823.00 (+11.67%) | $33,400 (-) Land $8,200 Building $25,200 | $188,550 |
| 2023 | $737.00 | $33,400 (-) Land $8,200 Building $25,200 | |
| 2022 | $33,400 Land $8,200 Building $25,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 504 Elsmere St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 504 Elsmere St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 768 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 |
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