New Castle County property record for 509 W Summit Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,100 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,662 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-042.20-254 |
| Primary APN | 07-042.20-254 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 509 W SUMMIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-1813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L29 THRU 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMHURST |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 W SUMMIT AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200422082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 509 W SUMMIT AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1813 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018736 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220214-0018736 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
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 | $1,662.00 (+129.24%) | $302,000 (+586.36%) Land $58,900 Building $243,100 | |
| 2024 | $240,120 | ||
| 2023 | $725.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $44,000 Land $8,200 Building $35,800 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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.
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 | 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 701 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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