New Castle County property record for 16 Read Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,502 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-042.10-141 |
| Primary APN | 07-042.10-141 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 16 READ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-2034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAMILY PLACE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 DALE CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-4003 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202312425 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000076084 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251021-0076084 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000012425 |
| Map Reference | DOC 202107150081092 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230227-0012425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 289, YORKLYN, DE 19736-0289 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000012429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230227-0012429 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,900 (+199.4%) Land $72,000 Building $328,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,502.00 | $133,900 Land $7,200 Building $126,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 259 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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