New Castle County property record for 116 E 40th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $926 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-144.00-138 |
| Primary APN | 06-144.00-138 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 116 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-2337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L177 178 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNROSE |
| Legal Lot Number | 177 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10704 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 E 40TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2337 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200788118 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 116 E 40TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2337 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000106965 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221115-0106965 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
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 | $926.00 (+99.14%) | $219,500 (+622.04%) Land $42,300 Building $177,200 | |
| 2024 | $196,200 | ||
| 2023 | $465.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $30,400 Land $4,300 Building $26,100 |
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.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 668 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 |
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