1029 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 1029 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.02 acres (871 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$240,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$686 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-034.30-667

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-034.30-667

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,370 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area530 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area871 sqft (0.02 acres)
Lot Dimensions64 ft deep x 15 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1029 LANCASTER AVE
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19805-4006
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code26R-3
Legal DescriptionBEG AT POINT ON NLY SIDE OF LANCASTER AVE BET JACKSON & VAN BUREN STS AT DIS OF 50 FT ELY FROM ELY SIDE OF VAN BUREN ST THENCE NLY PARALLEL WITH VAN BUREN ST 63 FT 6 IN T
Legal SubdivisionWILMINGTON
Legal Block626
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionWILMINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract2200

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of June 22, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address18 HARBOR FRONT PLZ, ELIZABETHPORT, NJ 07206-1952
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 5, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
EMPORIUM TPO LLC
Aug 15, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202616773
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMar 5, 2026
Property Address1029 LANCASTER AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-4006
Document Number0000016773
Instrument DateFeb 9, 2026
Instrument20260305-0016773
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18 HARBOR FRONT PLZ, ELIZABETH, NJ 07206-1952

Mortgage

Document Number0000016777
DateMar 5, 2026
Instrument20260305-0016777
Lender
NameEMPORIUM TPO LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2056

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 15, 2019
Property Address1029 LANCASTER AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-4006
Document Number0000064064
Instrument DateAug 9, 2019
Instrument64064
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$625.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1509 LANCASTER AVE WILMINGTON DE 198053966, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-3966

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityWilmington City
Unified School DistrictRed Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$178,800 (+712.73%) Land $41,600 Building $137,200
2024$686.00 (+15.1%)$22,000 (-) Land $1,300 Building $20,700$115,650
2023$596.00$22,000 (-) Land $1,300 Building $20,700
2022$22,000 Land $1,300 Building $20,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2005)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 2005

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 1,720 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

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