New Castle County property record for 306 Elsmere St, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,167 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,500 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,405 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-039.30-059 |
| Primary APN | 07-039.30-059 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,167 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,167 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 306 ELSMERE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-1411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L22 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMHURST |
| Legal Block | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 23 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 07-039.30-059
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 ELSMERE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HSBC BANK USA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20207349 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 306 ELSMERE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 306 ELSMERE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1411 |
| Document Number | 0000038414 |
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| Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230613-0038414 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 334 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 306 ELSMERE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1411 |
| Document Number | 0000007349 |
| Map Reference | VOL 29 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200127-0007349 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 306 ELSMERE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1411 |
| Document Number | 0000007353 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200127-0007353 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2050 |
| Document Number | 0000007354 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200127-0007354 |
| 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 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 306 ELSMERE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1411 |
| Document Number | 0000004654 |
| Map Reference | DD C VOL 29 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20190118-0004654 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 305 ELSMERE ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1410 |
| Document Number | 0000004658 |
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| Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190118-0004658 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,405.00 (+75.55%) | $297,400 (+628.92%) Land $56,900 Building $240,500 | |
| 2024 | $188,100 | ||
| 2023 | $1,370.00 | $40,800 Land $7,300 Building $33,500 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 768 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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