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38 E 23rd St, Wilmington, DE 19802 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 38 E 23rd St, Wilmington, DE 19802

Property Summary

Property TypeStore with Apartments
Details2,346 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$11,181 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$4,187 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Transfer
Apr 2018 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-022.40-123

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-022.40-123

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,346 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,173 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeConcrete
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
Lot Dimensions75 ft deep x 17 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address38 E 23RD ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19802-4251
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Store with Apartments
Local Zoning Code26R-3
Legal DescriptionBEG AT COR FORMED BY INTERSECTION OF SWLY SIDE OF 23RD ST WITH NWLY SIDE OF LAMOTTE ST
Legal SubdivisionWILMINGTON
Legal Block1771
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionWILMINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract602

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address21 E 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4205
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 18, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 20, 2018Tax Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 16, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 2, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201818678
Prior Transfer DateApr 18, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000018678
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateOct 18, 2018
Property Address38 E 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4251
Document Number0000053196
Instrument DateSep 28, 2018
Instrument53196
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1007 N ORANGE ST WILMINGTON DE 198011239, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1239

April 2018: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateApr 20, 2018
Property Address38 E 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4251
Document Number0000018678
Instrument DateApr 18, 2018
Instrument18678
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$447.24
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJan 16, 2018
Property Address38 E 23RD ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4251
Document Number0000002325
Instrument DateNov 7, 2017
Instrument2325
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6 WESTERLY DR SICKLERVILLE NJ 080813034, SICKLERVILLE, NJ 08081-3034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityWilmington City
Unified School DistrictBrandywine School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$4,187.00$359,700 (+1,763.73%) Land $129,000 Building $230,700
2023Additional exemption filed$19,300 Land $2,600 Building $16,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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 Policies113 units insured
incl. 108 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2008–2021)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 3 claims

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 SystemWILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment report not submitted
Oct 2017
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 1,071 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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