New Castle County property record for 126 E 42nd St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $18,900 (Jul 1974) |
| Tax Bill | $143 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-144.00-161 |
| Primary APN | 06-144.00-161 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 756 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 126 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNROSE |
| Legal Lot Number | 303 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 10704 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2345 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1974 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1974 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 89 / 936 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $64,400 (+1,51%) Land $41,200 Building $23,200 | ||
| 2024 | $303,930 | ||
| 2023 | $143.00 (-0.69%) | $4,000 (-) Land $3,500 Building $500 | |
| 2022 | $144.00 | $4,000 Land $3,500 Building $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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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