New Castle County property record for 1237 Chestnut St, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 894 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-034.30-316 |
| Primary APN | 26-034.30-316 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 894 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 447 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 58 ft deep x 12 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1237 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-4028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-3 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON NLY SIDE OF CHESTNUT ST AT DIS OF 15 FT 2 IN EY FROM ELY SIDE OF FRANKLIN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 633 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 CAVALLERO CT, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4658 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer KIRSH TITLE SERVICES, KIRSH TITLE SVCS |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer JEROME C KAYATTA DD RP/TR (CT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201970327 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1237 CHESTNUT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-4028 |
| Document Number | 0000013916 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230302-0013916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4 CAVALLERO CT, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4658 |
| Document Number | 0000013920 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230302-0013920 |
| Name | BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1237 CHESTNUT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-4028 |
| Document Number | 0000070327 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 70327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | KIRSH TITLE SERVICES, KIRSH TITLE SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $775.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 426 S BROOM ST WILMINGTON DE 198053944, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-3944 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1237 CHESTNUT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-4028 |
| Document Number | 0000050263 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 50263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 113 MIDDLETOWN DE 197090113, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-0113 |
| Document Number | 50264 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 50264 |
| Name | JEROME C KAYATTA DD RP/TR (CT) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $612.00 (-32.67%) | $88,100 (+248.22%) Land $42,000 Building $46,100 | |
| 2024 | $101,610 | ||
| 2023 | $909.00 | $25,300 (-) Land $2,800 Building $22,500 | |
| 2022 | $25,300 Land $2,800 Building $22,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 1,720 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 |
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