New Castle County property record for 239 Locust Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $213,600 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $17,096 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-004.00-341 |
| Primary APN | 19-004.00-341 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 540 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 239 LOCUST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 19R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSMERE |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202570956 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 239 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000070956 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251001-0070956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 239 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000070959 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251001-0070959 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0000070960 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251001-0070960 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Elsmere Town |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,900 (+563.89%) Land $42,900 Building $220,000 | |
| 2024 | $17,096.00 (+17.26%) | $39,600 (-) Land $7,400 Building $32,200 |
| 2023 | $14,579.00 (+15.35%) | $39,600 (-) Land $7,400 Building $32,200 |
| 2022 | $12,639.00 | $39,600 Land $7,400 Building $32,200 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1984 · river or lake flooding |
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 428 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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