New Castle County property record for 227 Murphy Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $228,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,308 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Line of Credit May 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-101.00-246 |
| Primary APN | 06-101.00-246 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 227 MURPHY RD |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19803-3128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFAX |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
227 Murphy Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2009.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 MURPHY RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| May 19, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200974988 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 227 MURPHY RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3128 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000050539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200622-0050539 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 227 MURPHY RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3128 |
| Document Number | 0000039880 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200519-0039880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 MURPHY RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3128 |
| Document Number | 0000039884 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200519-0039884 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 318 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 Murphy Rd was $3,308.
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 | $3,308.00 | $435,000 Land $85,800 Building $349,200 | |
| 2024 | $354,870 | ||
| 2023 | $2,386.00 | $68,600 Land $12,800 Building $55,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 227 Murphy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1985–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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.
The area around 227 Murphy Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| 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 486 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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