New Castle County property record for 12 E 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,275 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-144.00-013 |
| Primary APN | 06-144.00-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 12 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-2324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L20 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNROSE |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 21 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 10704 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20099491 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 12 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000013512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210129-0013512 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 261 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
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 | $1,701.00 (+80.96%) | $218,800 (+731.94%) Land $41,200 Building $177,600 | |
| 2024 | $161,010 | ||
| 2023 | $940.00 | $26,300 Land $3,800 Building $22,500 |
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.
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: 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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