15 E 23rd St, Wilmington, DE 19802 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 15 E 23rd St, Wilmington, DE 19802

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$80,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$1,161 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-022.40-113

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-022.40-113

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,464 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area732 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
Lot Dimensions114 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address15 E 23RD ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19802-4205
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code26R-3
Legal DescriptionBEG ON NLY SIDE OF 23RD ST AT DIS OF 183 FT 11 5/8 IN NWLY FROM NWLY SIDE OF LAMOTTE ST
Legal SubdivisionWILMINGTON
Legal Block1687
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionWILMINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract602

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address21 E 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4205
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 12, 2023Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
COMMERCIAL LENDER LLC
Apr 26, 2017Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 3, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202382573
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateDec 12, 2023
Property Address15 E 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4205
Document Number0000082573
Instrument DateDec 4, 2023
Instrument20231212-0082573
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21 E 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4205

Mortgage

Document Number0000082577
DateDec 12, 2023
Instrument20231212-0082577
Lender
NameCOMMERCIAL LENDER LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term13 Months
DueJan 1, 2025

April 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateApr 26, 2017
Property Address15 E 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4205
Document Number0000020526
Instrument DateApr 19, 2017
Instrument20526
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$10.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 9246 WILMINGTON DE 198090246, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-0246

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityWilmington City
Unified School DistrictBrandywine School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$1,161.00 (+25.24%)$181,000 (+530.66%) Land $24,500 Building $156,500
2024$927.00 (+10.23%)$28,700 (-) Land $2,600 Building $26,100
2023$841.00$28,700 (-) Land $2,600 Building $26,100
2022$28,700 Land $2,600 Building $26,100

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies113 units insured
incl. 108 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2008–2021)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment report not submitted
Oct 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,898 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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