1 E 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 1 E 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$320,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$132 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-144.00-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-144.00-022

Interior

Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
Lot Dimensions102 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1 E 38TH ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19802-2323
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC5
Legal SubdivisionPENNROSE
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionBRANDYWINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract10704

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address408 JANET CT, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5628
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 22, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020105169
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateNov 20, 2020
Property Address1 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802
Document Number0000105169
Map ReferenceMF 447
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Instrument20201120-0105169
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2022
Title CompanyKRISH TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 BROAD ST, SAINT GEORGES, DE 19733-2000

Mortgage

Document Number0000105173
DateNov 20, 2020
Instrument20201120-0105173
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictBrandywine School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$41,200 (+1,013.51%) Land $41,200
2024$334,350
2023$132.00$3,700 Land $3,500 Building $200

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment report not submitted
Oct 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 668 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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