New Castle County property record for 1 Gene Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,791 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Jul 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-020.10-156 |
| Primary APN | 10-020.10-156 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 481 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1 GENE AVE |
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| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE HILLS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 15900 |
1 Gene Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2011.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201160082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 1 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021811 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260326-0021811 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GETZVILLE, NY 14068 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 317 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Document Number | 0000074485 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220725-0074485 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1 GENE AVE, 1, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Document Number | 0000074489 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220725-0074489 |
| Name | HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000074490 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220725-0074490 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Document Number | 0000099833 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201106-0099833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TTL GUARANTEE CORP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Document Number | 0000099837 |
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| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201106-0099837 |
| Name | HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Gene Ave was $1,791.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,791.00 | $267,800 Land $53,900 Building $213,900 | |
| 2024 | $177,120 | ||
| 2023 | $1,120.00 | $35,900 Land $6,700 Building $29,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1 Gene Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 |
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.
The area around 1 Gene Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 497 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 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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