New Castle County property record for 17 E 42nd St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $113,900 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,662 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-144.00-204 |
| Primary APN | 06-144.00-204 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 540 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 18 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-2342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNROSE |
| Legal Lot Number | 322A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10704 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200472102 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,662.00 (+6.61%) | $213,800 (+390.37%) Land $41,200 Building $172,600 | |
| 2024 | $173,070 | ||
| 2023 | $1,559.00 | $43,600 Land $3,500 Building $40,100 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 668 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 |
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