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242 W Champlain Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 242 W Champlain Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,010 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$111,700 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$1,977 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-042.20-432

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-042.20-432

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,010 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,010 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 49 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address242 W CHAMPLAIN AVE
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19804-1838
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC5
Legal DescriptionBEG AT POINT ON SLY SIDE OF CHAMPLAIN AVE AT 50 FT WIDE
Legal Lot NumberP629
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER CHRISTIANA
Census Block Group6
Census Block6004
Census Tract12500

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address242 W CHAMPLAIN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1838
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 17, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 6, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201644442
Prior Transfer DateJan 13, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000005764
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address242 W CHAMPLAIN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1838
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000013662
DateFeb 2, 2021
Instrument20210202-0013662
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term352 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address242 W CHAMPLAIN AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1838
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000132969
DateNov 17, 2021
Instrument20211117-0132969
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictRed Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,977.00 (+29.47%)$306,300 (+573.19%) Land $56,900 Building $249,400
2024$289,260
2023$1,527.00$45,500 Land $8,900 Building $36,600

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1998 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 701 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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