New Castle County property record for 238 Filbert Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-004.00-737 |
| Primary APN | 19-004.00-737 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 238 FILBERT AVE |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-2539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 19R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSMERE MANOR |
| Legal Block | Z |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 19-004.00-737
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 FILBERT AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20187191 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 238 FILBERT AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2539 |
| Document Number | 0000007191 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180212-0007191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 FILBERT AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2539 |
| Document Number | 0000007192 |
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| Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180212-0007192 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0000007193 |
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| Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180212-0007193 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Elsmere Town |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,275.00 (+26.11%) | $180,500 (+409.89%) Land $42,900 Building $137,600 | |
| 2024 | $144,180 | ||
| 2023 | $1,011.00 | $35,400 Land $7,100 Building $28,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1989–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 807 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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