Wilmington, Delaware · New Castle County
Find the New Castle County deed-record office, understand Wilmington's realty transfer tax, and compare local guides and selling options.
We buy houses as-is in Wilmington and New Castle County, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
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Redfin September 2026 and Zillow September 2026 market data
Sources: Zillow’s Home Value Index and Redfin’s recent-sale data for Wilmington, DE. Zillow data covers September 2026; Redfin data covers September 2026.
Useful county office
The New Castle County Recorder of Deeds records deeds and land documents for properties in the county. For a sale to us, we review title, payoff, occupancy, and seller authority; you receive clear written terms before deciding, and the closing goes through a title company.
New Castle County · recorded deeds and county land records
This office handles recorded deeds and other land documents in New Castle County. It is separate from property valuation, unpaid-tax balances, and court judgments.
New Castle County Recorder of Deeds official page ↗Delaware seller rule
For a home in the City of Wilmington, realty transfer tax totals 4% of value: 2.5% state tax and 1.5% city tax. The state portion is split equally between seller and buyer. The city portion is paid by the seller unless the parties agree otherwise. The city tax applies to Wilmington property, not every home in New Castle County.
Tax is usually based on the price paid, including liens the buyer takes over. If the price is below the value used for property taxes, that higher value can apply unless the sale is shown to be at fair market value; an arm's-length sale between unrelated parties qualifies. We review the applicable tax and allocation with the closing company.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Delaware's state realty transfer tax and Wilmington's real property transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. We review title, payoff, occupancy, and seller authority. You receive clear written terms before deciding, and the closing goes through a title company. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Selling situations
Learn how estate authority can affect a house sale and how we work with the person authorized to sell.
See how Delaware probate authority can affect who may sell an estate-owned house.
Understand how a mortgage notice or scheduled sale can affect a possible home sale.
Learn how ownership, a court order, or an agreement can affect a house sale during divorce.
See how a lease and tenant occupancy can affect selling a house as-is.
Understand options for selling a house with a code notice or open work.
Learn what to expect when selling a house with fire or smoke damage.
See how liens, unpaid taxes, and payoff balances fit into a house sale.
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The market report provides Wilmington context; the calculator compares what you might net from listing or selling as-is based on the property details entered.
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $257,877 | Redfin · Wilmington, DE | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 40 days | Redfin · Wilmington, DE | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 218 homes | Redfin · Wilmington, DE | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $327,252 | Zillow · Wilmington, DE | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 571 homes | Zillow · Wilmington, DE | As of September 2026 |
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Wilmington, DE Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
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Reviews and contact
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Want to talk through a property or a written offer? Call 888-274-5006.
Wilmington is in New Castle County. The county Recorder of Deeds records deeds and other land documents.
It records deeds and other county land documents. Property assessments, unpaid-tax balances, and court judgments are different records; the official deed-record page is linked above.
For a home in the City of Wilmington, the transfer tax totals 4% of value: 2.5% state and 1.5% city. The state portion is split equally between seller and buyer; the city portion is paid by the seller unless the parties agree otherwise.
No. Wilmington's 1.5% city portion applies to property in the city; not every home in New Castle County is within Wilmington.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Delaware's state realty transfer tax and Wilmington's real property transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.