New Castle County property record for 2402 Carter St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $831 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-022.40-295 |
| Primary APN | 26-022.40-295 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 584 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 21 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 2402 CARTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-4320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-3 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT IN ELY SIDE OF CARTER ST AT DIS OF 79.67 FT NLY FROM NLY SIDE OF 24TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 1659 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
2402 Carter St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of October 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22 NEWPORT AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1163 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202484433 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004477 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2402 CARTER ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4320 |
| Document Number | 0000073692 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202673692 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 GAZELLE PL, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-8719 |
| Document Number | 0000073692, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202673692 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2402 Carter St was $831.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Brandywine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $831.00 | $129,600 Land $24,400 Building $105,200 | |
| 2024 | $104,220 | ||
| 2023 | $583.00 (-1.19%) | $19,900 (-) Land $2,200 Building $17,700 | |
| 2022 | $590.00 | $19,900 Land $2,200 Building $17,700 |
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 2402 Carter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2402 Carter St 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 1,073 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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