408 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 408 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size1.36 acres (59,242 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$26,500 (Jul 1974)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-035.40-125

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-035.40-125

Exterior

Lot Area59,242 sqft (1.36 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 132 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address408 E 8TH ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19801-3608
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning Code26R-5A
Legal SubdivisionWILMINGTON
Legal Block1018
Legal Lot Number1,16
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionWILMINGTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract2900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed AreaWithin Wilmington Rail Viaduct
listed 1999 · 29 contributing resources · NRIS 99001276

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Address408 E 8TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3608
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 1974 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 1, 1974 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page89 / 263
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
MunicipalityWilmington City
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$232,200 (+99.31%) Land $232,200
2023Additional exemption filed$116,500 Land $116,500

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 968 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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