New Castle County property record for 947 E 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $935 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Sep 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 26-029.40-306 |
| Primary APN | 26-029.40-306 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 947 E 17TH ST |
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| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-5110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 1808 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5151, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-0151 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 3, 2019 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202131297 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076021 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 947 E 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000031297 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210316-0031297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 10584, WILMINGTON, DE 19850-0584 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 947 E 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000076021 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 76021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 404 N MARKET ST WILMINGTON DE 198013003, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3003 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 947 E 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000050891 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50891 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $371.38 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Brandywine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $935.00 (-8.42%) | $145,800 (+805.59%) Land $31,000 Building $114,800 | |
| 2024 | $78,300 | ||
| 2023 | $1,021.00 (+114.05%) | $16,100 (-) Land $2,200 Building $13,900 | |
| 2022 | $477.00 | $16,100 Land $2,200 Building $13,900 |
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 X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2003–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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