9 Read Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 9 Read Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 914 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$115,125 (Jul 2013)
Tax Bill$2,395 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-042.10-071

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-042.10-071

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area914 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area914 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions136 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address9 READ AVE
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19804-2033
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC5
Legal SubdivisionBOXWOOD ADD
Legal Lot NumberP 45
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER CHRISTIANA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract12600

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address9 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 3, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 3, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201343484
Last Transfer DateOct 11, 2019
Transfer Doc0000084273
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateOct 21, 2019
Property Address9 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033
Document Number0000084273
Map ReferenceMB L VOL 26 PG 605
Instrument DateOct 11, 2019
Instrument20191021-0084273
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033

Mortgage

Document Number0000084277
DateOct 21, 2019
Instrument20191021-0084277
Lender
NamePIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictRed Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,395.00 (+80.48%)$301,600 (+642.86%) Land $72,800 Building $228,800
2024$236,340
2023$1,327.00$40,600 Land $10,100 Building $30,500

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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