12 Cedar St, Wilmington, DE 19805 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 12 Cedar St, Wilmington, DE 19805

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$120,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$907 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Sale
Jan 2020 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-042.30-167

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-042.30-167

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,333 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area748 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
Lot Dimensions101 ft deep x 18 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address12 CEDAR ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19805-4815
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code26R-3
Legal DescriptionBEG AT POINT ON WLY SIDE OF CEDAR ST AT DIS OF 85 FT & 3 IN NLY FROM NLY SIDE OF ANCHORAGE ST
Legal SubdivisionWILMINGTON
Legal Block791
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionWILMINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract2700

Owner

12 Cedar St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2026.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address21 AUBURN DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2305
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 20, 2026Deed, Transfer
Jan 7, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 13, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 20, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 20, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 13, 2018
Deed Document Number202613217
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateFeb 20, 2026
Property Address12 CEDAR ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-4815
Document Number0000013217
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2026
Instrument20260220-0013217
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address21 AUBURN DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2305

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJan 7, 2020
Property Address12 CEDAR ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-4815
Document Number0000001618
Instrument DateDec 30, 2019
Instrument1618
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$500.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address14 MERIDIAN BLVD BEAR DE 197016805, BEAR, DE 19701-6805

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 13, 2018
Property Address12 CEDAR ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-4815
Document Number0000035292
Instrument DateJul 3, 2018
Instrument35292
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$500.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 30584 WILMINGTON DE 198057584, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-7584

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Cedar St was $907, down 8.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityWilmington City
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$907.00 (-8.48%)$130,400 (+384.76%) Land $30,000 Building $100,400
2024$991.00 (+2.59%)$26,900 (-) Land $3,400 Building $23,500
2023$966.00 (+1.05%)$26,900 (-) Land $3,400 Building $23,500
2022$956.00$26,900 Land $3,400 Building $23,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12 Cedar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies2 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

The area around 12 Cedar St 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 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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