New Castle County property record for 88 Washington St, Delaware City, DE 19706
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,825 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 22-007.00-056 |
| Primary APN | 22-007.00-056 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 88 WASHINGTON ST |
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| City | DELAWARE CITY |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19706-7789 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 22C-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE CITY |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| 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.
88 Washington St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2013.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 66, SAINT GEORGES, DE 19733-0066 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062497 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 88 Washington St was $1,825.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,825.00 | $303,200 Land $53,600 Building $249,600 |
| 2023 | $783.00 | $28,200 Land $5,200 Building $23,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 88 Washington St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 88 Washington St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 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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