New Castle County property record for 404 Adams St, Delaware City, DE 19706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,080,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,379 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Second Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-008.00-015 |
| Primary APN | 22-008.00-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 582 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 404 ADAMS ST |
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| City | DELAWARE CITY |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19706-7764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 22R-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE CITY |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 16404 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware City Historic District listed 1983 · 205 contributing resources · NRIS 83003515 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
404 Adams St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 590, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-0590 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1988 |
| Deed Document Number | 202215815 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 404 ADAMS ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7764 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015820 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220204-0015820 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 404 ADAMS ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7764 |
| Document Number | 0000015815 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220204-0015815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 in Severalty |
| Address | PO BOX 590, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-0590 |
| Document Number | 0000015819 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220204-0015819 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 404 Adams St was $1,379.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Delaware City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,379.00 | $229,000 Land $53,600 Building $175,400 | |
| 2024 | $198,000 | ||
| 2023 | $563.00 | $20,300 Land $6,100 Building $14,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 404 Adams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 93 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 93 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1980–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 404 Adams St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) serves 2,610 people · EPA ID DE0000566 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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, 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 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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