4 E 42nd St, Wilmington, DE 19802 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 4 E 42nd St, Wilmington, DE 19802

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details800 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$380,000 (Aug 2015)
Tax Bill$2,963 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-144.00-070

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-144.00-070

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area800 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area800 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeConcrete
Lot Area4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4 E 42ND ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19802
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCR
Legal SubdivisionPENNROSE
Legal Lot Number264 2
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionBRANDYWINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract10704

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4112 N MARKET ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2222
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 27, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 27, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201543513
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$235,600 (+853.85%) Land $219,300 Building $16,300
2023$2,963.00 Additional exemption filed$24,700 Land $14,200 Building $10,500

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 668 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

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