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701 Bennett St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 701 Bennett St, Wilmington, DE 19801 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Architecture StyleRow Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Square Footage784 sqft Living Area
Lot Size871 sqft (0.02 acres)
Last Sale$45,000 (2020)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-044.10-157

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area784 sqft Living Area
1st Floor392 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleRow Home Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof ConstructionFlat Roof Construction
Roof MaterialWood Roof
Lot Area871 sqft (0.02 acres)
Depth X Width69 ft x 14 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 BENNETT ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19801-4305
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLEGAL-BEG ON NWLY SIDE OF BENNETT ST AT 45 FT WIDE & FURTHER LOCATED ALONG NWLY SIDE OF BENNETT ST N 27 DEG 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS E 80.00 FROM INTERSECTION WITHNELY SIDE OF 7TH ST
Legal SubdivisionWILMINGTON
Legal Block1022
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionWILMINGTON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1016
Census Tract2900

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 26-044.10-157

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address257 OLD CHURCHMANS RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1529
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 17, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 06, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SEQUEL INVESTMENTS INC
Aug 13, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BLUE WATER TRUST
Aug 03, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BLUE WATER TRUST (CT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 04, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202030378
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateApr 17, 2020
Property Address701 BENNETT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-4305
Document Number0000030378
Instrument DateApr 06, 2020
Instrument30378
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 08, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,125.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address257 OLD CHURCHMANS RD NEW CASTLE DE 197201529, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1529

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address701 BENNETT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-4305
Document Number0000071564
Instrument DateSep 06, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address701 BENNETT ST WILMINGTON DE 198014305, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-4305

Mortgage

Document Number0000071564
DateSep 09, 2019
Instrument71564
Lender
NameSEQUEL INVESTMENTS INC
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address701 BENNETT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-4305
Document Number0000041278
Instrument DateAug 13, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 03, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2705 CRESTON PL WILMINGTON DE 198023017, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-3017

Mortgage

Document Number0000041278
DateAug 14, 2018
Instrument41278
Lender
NameBLUE WATER TRUST
AddressPO BOX 254, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-0254
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address701 BENNETT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-4305
Document Number0000040199
Instrument DateAug 03, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address701 BENNETT ST WILMINGTON DE 198014305, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-4305

Mortgage

Document Number0000040199
DateAug 08, 2017
Instrument40199
Lender
NameBLUE WATER TRUST (CT)
AddressPO BOX 254, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-0254
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityWilmington City
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$148,300 (+1,339.81%) Land $29,500 Building $118,800
2024$57,240
2023$370.00$10,300 (-) Land $1,500 Building $8,800
2022$10,300 Land $1,500 Building $8,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.

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