New Castle County property record for 511 W 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $26,900 (May 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $1,147 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-009.30-105 |
| Primary APN | 26-009.30-105 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 684 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 511 W 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-2103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 1910 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
511 W 38th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1976.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 W 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 93 / 21 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 W 38th St was $1,147, up 39.2% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,147.00 (+39.2%) | $256,700 (+526.1%) Land $47,600 Building $209,100 |
| 2024 | $824.00 (+17.38%) | $41,000 (-) Land $7,000 Building $34,000 |
| 2023 | $702.00 | $41,000 (-) Land $7,000 Building $34,000 |
| 2022 | $41,000 Land $7,000 Building $34,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 511 W 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 W 38th St 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 486 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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