New Castle County property record for 855 Bennett St, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.019 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-036.30-583 |
| Primary APN | 26-036.30-583 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.019 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 13.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 855 BENNETT ST |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19801-4349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT:26 BLK:1005 DIST:26 SUBD:WILMINGTON |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 1005 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Wilmington Rail Viaduct listed 1999 · 29 contributing resources · NRIS 99001276 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
855 Bennett St is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2023.
Source: New Castle County records, as of November 2, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 W 10TH ST STE 1104, 1104, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1653 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 3050328675 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20230503 / 28675 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 855 BENNETT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-4349 |
| Document Number | 0000028675 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230503-0028675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 100 W 10TH ST STE 1104, 1104, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1653 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $1,600 Land $1,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 855 Bennett St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 29 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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.
The area around 855 Bennett St 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 | 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 |
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| 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 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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