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8 E 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 8 E 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.139 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$858 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale
Jan 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-144.00-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-144.00-015

Exterior

Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.139 acres)
Lot Dimensions207 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address8 E 38TH ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19802-2324
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeCR
Legal DescriptionLOT:14-25 DIST:06 SUBD:POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF WILM
Legal SubdivisionPOLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF WILM
Legal Lot Number14-25
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionWILMINGTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract10704

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of March 9, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3707 N MARKET ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2213
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 29, 2021Deed, Transfer
Jan 11, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 2021
Deed SaleOct 29, 2021
Prior SaleJan 11, 2017
Deed Document Number20211029-0125467
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateOct 29, 2021
Property Address8 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802
Document Number0000125467
Map ReferenceVOL 19 PG 601
Instrument DateSep 30, 2021
Instrument20211029-0125467
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address911 N TATNALL ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1605

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3707 N MARKET ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2213

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJan 11, 2017
Property Address8 E 38TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802
Document Number0000001974
Instrument DateJan 2, 2017
Instrument1974
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address911 TATNALL WILMINGTON DE 19807, WILMINGTON, DE 19807

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2024$858.00 (+7.92%)$22,000 (-) Land $19,800 Building $2,200
2023$795.00$22,000 Land $19,800 Building $2,200

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

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 668 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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