New Castle County property record for 229 Adams St, Delaware City, DE 19706
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,199 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,286 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 22-007.00-184 |
| Primary APN | 22-007.00-184 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 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 | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 229 ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DELAWARE CITY |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19706-7763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 22R-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITTAKER SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 16404 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware City Historic District listed 1983 · 205 contributing resources · NRIS 83003515 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
229 Adams St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2012.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 BRENTWOOD DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-4308 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201247458 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053095 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Delaware City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,500 Land $53,600 Building $200,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,286.00 | $46,300 Land $4,000 Building $42,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 229 Adams St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 93 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 93 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1980–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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.
Wildfire risk around 229 Adams St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) serves 2,610 people · EPA ID DE0000566 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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