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

New Castle County property record for 117 E 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$45,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$1,233 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Apr 2018 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-144.00-124

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-144.00-124

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,536 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area768 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions208 ft deep x 45 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address117 E 38TH ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19802-2325
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNC5
Legal SubdivisionPENNROSE
Legal Lot Number79 11
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionBRANDYWINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract10704

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3602 SQUIRREL HILL CT, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-3116
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 8, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 11, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 8, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201816937
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJun 8, 2023
Property Address117 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2325
Document Number0000037248
Map ReferenceMF 447
Instrument DateJun 7, 2023
Instrument20230608-0037248
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1288 TAYLOR HILL RD, ROME, PA 18837-8005

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3602 SQUIRREL HILL CT, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-3116
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateApr 11, 2018
Property Address117 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2325
Document Number0000016937
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2018
Instrument16937
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,800.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1305 N BROOM ST #201 WILMINGTON DE 198064232, 201, WILMINGTON, DE 19806-4232

August 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 8, 2017
Property Address117 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2325
Document Number0000040245
Instrument DateJul 31, 2017
Instrument40245
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$44.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address117 E 38TH ST WILMINGTON DE 198022325, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2325
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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 Value
2025$253,300 (+634.2%) Land $43,600 Building $209,700
2023$1,233.00$34,500 Land $4,800 Building $29,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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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