New Castle County property record for 215 Decalb Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,354 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-045.30-159 |
| Primary APN | 08-045.30-159 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 215 DECALB AVE |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-3801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON NELY SIDE OF DECALB AVE AT 50 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | KIAMENSI GARDENS |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIKE CREEK-CENTRAL KIRKWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 13000 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 DECALB AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002123133 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 215 DECALB AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000007116 |
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| Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170208-0007116 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 215 DECALB AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TTL GUARANTEE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000092379 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201020-0092379 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUE BELL, PA 19422 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,354.00 (+52.07%) | $291,000 (+531.24%) Land $62,300 Building $228,700 | |
| 2024 | $256,410 | ||
| 2023 | $1,548.00 | $46,100 Land $8,900 Building $37,200 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1981–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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: 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 528 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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