New Castle County property record for 7 Commonwealth Ave, Claymont, DE 19703
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,512 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,849 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-084.00-440 |
| Primary APN | 06-084.00-440 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 123 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 7 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLAYMONT |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19703-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L1007 PT L1005 |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERLOOK COLONY |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1007 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
7 Commonwealth Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2005.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 SHELDRAKE RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-3508 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FULTON BANK NA |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FULTON BANK NA |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage COLUMBIA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005114329 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 7 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 SHELDRAKE RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-3508 |
| Document Number | 0000088218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210730-0088218 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 7 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 SHELDRAKE RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-3508 |
| Document Number | 0000088220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210730-0088220 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000001731 |
| Map Reference | VOL 31 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170110-0001731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 SHELDRAKE RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-3508 |
| Document Number | 0000001732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170110-0001732 |
| Name | COLUMBIA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21046 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Commonwealth Ave was $7,849.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Brandywine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,849.00 | $584,100 Land $154,800 Building $429,300 |
| 2023 | $3,337.00 | $94,600 (-) Land $25,900 Building $68,700 |
| 2022 | $94,600 Land $25,900 Building $68,700 |
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 7 Commonwealth Ave 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 7 Commonwealth Ave 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 | 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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 738 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 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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