New Castle County property record for 116 E 42nd St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,064 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Apr 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-144.00-166 |
| Primary APN | 06-144.00-166 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 666 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 18 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 116 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-2345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | BEG ON SWLY OF 42ND ST AT DIS OF 192 FT 6 INCHES SELY FROM SELY OF PINE ST |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNROSE |
| Legal Lot Number | P298- |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 10704 |
116 E 42nd St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2001.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20016975 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 116 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000011368 |
| Map Reference | DD L VOL 19 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220125-0011368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 116 E FORTY SECOND STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000011372 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220125-0011372 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 116 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000035240 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9074 WILMINGTON DE 198090074, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-0074 |
| Document Number | 0000035240 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35240 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IN 50328 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.87% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 116 E 42nd St was $3,064.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,064.00 | $233,400 Land $41,200 Building $192,200 |
| 2023 | $969.00 | $27,100 Land $3,500 Building $23,600 |
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 E 42nd St 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 116 E 42nd St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| 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 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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