New Castle County property record for 842 E 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-023.30-028 |
| Primary APN | 26-023.30-028 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 842 E 28TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-3607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | THIRTIETH ST DEV |
| Legal Block | 1581 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 842 E 28TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-3607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202544692 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 842 E 28TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-3607 |
| Document Number | 0000044692 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250701-0044692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 842 E 28TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-3607 |
| Document Number | 0000044696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250701-0044696 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0000044697 |
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| Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250701-0044697 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Brandywine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $488.00 (+18.73%) | $165,100 (+475.26%) Land $31,000 Building $134,100 | |
| 2024 | $182,250 | ||
| 2023 | $411.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $28,700 (-) Land $3,800 Building $24,900 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $28,700 Land $3,800 Building $24,900 |
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.
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.
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 | WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| 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 1,073 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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