New Castle County property record for 137 Jefferson St, Delaware City, DE 19706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $163 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 22-007.00-013 |
| Primary APN | 22-007.00-013 |
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| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Street Address | 137 JEFFERSON ST |
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| City | DELAWARE CITY |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19706-7755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 22R-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | 138 ADAMS STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 16404 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware City Historic District listed 1983 · 205 contributing resources · NRIS 83003515 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
137 Jefferson St is held in a trust since May 2014.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 JEFFERSON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7755 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
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| Nov 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201422308 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 137 JEFFERSON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7755 |
| Document Number | 0000110255 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221129-0110255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 137 JEFFERSON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7755 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 137 JEFFERSON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7755 |
| Document Number | 0000055477 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55477 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | PO BOX 275 DELAWARE CITY DE 197060275, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-0275 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Delaware City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,400 Land $54,400 | |
| 2023 | $163.00 | $5,900 Land $5,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 137 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
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| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 93 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 93 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1980–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 137 Jefferson St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
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| 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 | DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) serves 2,610 people · EPA ID DE0000566 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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