New Castle County property record for 143 Princeton Ave, Claymont, DE 19703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,252 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jan 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-096.00-171 |
| Primary APN | 06-096.00-171 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 594 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 23 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 143 PRINCETON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLAYMONT |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19703-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCTH |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERGLEN APARTMENTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10104 |
143 Princeton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 PRINCETON AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201844622 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093795 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 143 PRINCETON AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000081833 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210716-0081833 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 143 PRINCETON AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000006107 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190124-0006107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 PRINCETON AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000006111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190124-0006111 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 143 PRINCETON AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000044622 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 ROLLING RD CLAYMONT DE 197032433, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2433 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 143 PRINCETON AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000037720 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 37720 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,725.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 1600 S DOUGLASS RD #200-A ANAHEIM CA 928065948, 200-A, ANAHEIM, CA 92806-5948 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 143 Princeton Ave was $2,252.
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 | $2,252.00 | $296,200 Land $57,900 Building $238,300 | |
| 2024 | $197,640 | ||
| 2023 | $1,860.00 | $53,500 Land $8,700 Building $44,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 Princeton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · Tropical Storm Isaias |
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.
The area around 143 Princeton Ave 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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