1603 E Ayre St, Wilmington, DE 19804 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 1603 E Ayre St, Wilmington, DE 19804

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill$2,072 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Mortgage
Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-002.00-054

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-002.00-054

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,035 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,035 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1603 E AYRE ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19804-2514
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code20R-2
Legal SubdivisionNEWPORT
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER CHRISTIANA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3027
Census Tract12900

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1627 GLENMORE DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3444
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 31, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DITECH FINANCIAL LLC
Nov 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
COMMUNITY POWERED FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 14, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 14, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005129039
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address1603 E AYRE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2514
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000005448
DateJan 31, 2017
Instrument20170131-0005448
Lender
NameDITECH FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTAMPA, FL 33607
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueFeb 1, 2037

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address1603 E AYRE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2514
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000107718
DateNov 30, 2020
Instrument20201130-0107718
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY POWERED FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBEAR, DE 19701
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 15, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityNewport Town
Unified School DistrictRed Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,072.00 (+161.62%)$294,800 (+960.43%) Land $56,900 Building $237,900
2024$196,200
2023$792.00$27,800 Land $8,500 Building $19,300

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
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
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 162 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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