New Castle County property record for 705 Prospect Ave, Wilmington, DE 19808
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,131 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-044.40-281 |
| Primary APN | 08-044.40-281 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 705 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19808-5737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L151 THRU 154 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARSHALLTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 151-1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIKE CREEK-CENTRAL KIRKWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 13100 |
705 Prospect Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1998.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 PROSPECT AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-5737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 1998 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $341,200 Land $61,700 Building $279,500 | ||
| 2024 | $250,740 | ||
| 2023 | $1,131.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $60,300 (-) Land $10,300 Building $50,000 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $60,300 Land $10,300 Building $50,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Prospect 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 705 Prospect 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 528 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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