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921 E 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19802 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 921 E 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$12,000 (Jan 2019)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Transfer
Jan 2019 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-029.40-293

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-029.40-293

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,025 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area568 sqft
FlooringWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
Lot Dimensions85 ft deep x 16 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address921 E 17TH ST
CityWILMINGTON
StateDE
Zip19802-5110
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code26R-3
Legal SubdivisionWILMINGTON
Legal Block1808
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionWILMINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract602

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address404 N MARKET ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3003
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 23, 2019Tax Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 23, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 23, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 2, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20196017
Prior Transfer DateDec 7, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000006017
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateSep 4, 2020
Property Address921 E 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-5110
Document Number0000076069
Instrument DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument76069
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address404 N MARKET ST WILMINGTON DE 198013003, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3003

January 2019: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJan 23, 2019
Property Address921 E 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-5110
Document Number0000006017
Instrument DateDec 7, 2018
Instrument6017
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$300.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityWilmington City
Unified School DistrictBrandywine School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$105,400 (+680.74%) Land $31,000 Building $74,400
2023Additional exemption filed$13,500 Land $2,200 Building $11,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2003–2021)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 2 claims

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

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 SystemWILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment report not submitted
Oct 2017
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 1,071 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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