New Castle County property record for 85 Washington St, Delaware City, DE 19706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,767 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage May 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 22-007.00-067 |
| Primary APN | 22-007.00-067 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST |
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| City | DELAWARE CITY |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19706-7781 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 22C-1 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON SE SIDE OF WASHINGTON ST AT DIS OF 80 FT IN NELY DIR FROM E COR |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE CITY |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 16404 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware City Historic District listed 1983 · 205 contributing resources · NRIS 83003515 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7781 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 3, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| May 25, 2023 | Correction Deed |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202366329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033693 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7781 |
| Document Number | 0000066329 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231003-0066329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7781 |
| Document Number | 0000066333 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231003-0066333 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000066334 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231003-0066334 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7781 |
| Document Number | 0000033693 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230525-0033693 |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7781 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7781 |
| Document Number | 0000088412 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220908-0088412 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7781 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 85 WASHINGTON ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7781 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000066704 |
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| Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210607-0066704 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Delaware City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,767.00 (+180.48%) | $293,500 (+1,192.95%) Land $53,600 Building $239,900 | |
| 2024 | $176,670 | ||
| 2023 | $630.00 (-4.69%) | $22,700 (-) Land $4,400 Building $18,300 | |
| 2022 | $661.00 | $22,700 Land $4,400 Building $18,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
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| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 93 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 93 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1980–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
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| 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 | DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) serves 2,610 people · EPA ID DE0000566 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 243 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 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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