New Castle County property record for 8 Leech Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $30 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-004.00-551 |
| Primary APN | 19-004.00-551 |
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| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Street Address | 8 LEECH AVE |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-5105 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | 19CC |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRHILL |
| Legal Lot Number | P 21 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
8 Leech Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2007.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 707 KIRKWOOD HWY, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-5110 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200754992 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Leech Ave was $30.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Elsmere Town |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30.00 | $2,600 Building $2,600 |
| 2023 | $627.00 | $21,800 (-) Land $21,800 |
| 2022 | $21,800 Land $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 8 Leech Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 8 Leech Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 807 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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