New Castle County property record for 406 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,900 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,232 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-036.10-126 |
| Primary APN | 26-036.10-126 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 574 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 68 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 406 E 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19801-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-3 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON SLY SIDE OF E 12TH ST AT 50 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 978 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
406 E 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2008.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 E 12TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200824121 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012397 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 406 E 12th St was $1,232.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,232.00 | $177,200 Land $29,500 Building $147,700 | |
| 2024 | $88,920 | ||
| 2023 | $840.00 (+0.96%) | $23,400 (-) Land $1,600 Building $21,800 | |
| 2022 | $832.00 | $23,400 Land $1,600 Building $21,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 406 E 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 406 E 12th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| 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 1,071 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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