New Castle County property record for 511 Vandever Ave, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $904 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-029.20-209 |
| Primary APN | 26-029.20-209 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 483 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 13 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 511 VANDEVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-4240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26C-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 1787 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
511 Vandever Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2700 SPEAKMAN PL, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Vandever Ave was $904.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Brandywine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $904.00 | $140,900 (+892.25%) Land $24,400 Building $116,500 | |
| 2024 | $14,200 (-) Land $3,000 Building $11,200 | $117,180 | |
| 2023 | $421.00 (+10,425%) | $14,200 (-) Land $3,000 Building $11,200 | |
| 2022 | $4.00 | $14,200 Land $3,000 Building $11,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Vandever Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2003–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 511 Vandever Ave 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 1,071 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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