New Castle County property record for 116 Commonwealth Ave, Claymont, DE 19703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $191,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Sep 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-084.00-348 |
| Primary APN | 06-084.00-348 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 116 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLAYMONT |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19703-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERLOOK COLONY |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
116 Commonwealth Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3475 NAAMANS DR, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2136 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Balloon Mortgage NEW CASTLE COUNTY |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202359381 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000097685 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 116 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000072344 |
| Map Reference | VOL 31 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231027-0072344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2803 PHILADELPHIA PIKE # 123, 123, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2506 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000072348 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231027-0072348 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 116 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000059381 |
| Map Reference | DD N VOL 31 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230905-0059381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2803 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2506 |
| Document Number | 0000059385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230905-0059385 |
| Name | NEW CASTLE COUNTY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 116 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000097685 |
| Map Reference | VOL 31 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221012-0097685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 116 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2014 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 116 Commonwealth Ave was $2,403.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Brandywine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,403.00 | $316,100 Land $57,900 Building $258,200 | |
| 2024 | $289,440 | ||
| 2023 | $1,346.00 | $38,600 (-) Land $9,800 Building $28,800 | |
| 2022 | $38,600 Land $9,800 Building $28,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 116 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 116 Commonwealth 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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 738 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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