New Castle County property record for 1038 River Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 1.29 acres (56,192 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,409 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-035.00-030 |
| Primary APN | 10-035.00-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 414 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,192 sqft (1.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1038 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT IN CENTER LINE OF HAMBURG RD AT 60 FT WIDE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 16309 |
1038 River Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2023.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1038 RIVER RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200663590 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049954 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $653,000 Land $139,600 Building $513,400 | ||
| 2024 | $254,160 | ||
| 2023 | $3,409.00 | $129,300 Land $5,600 Building $123,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1038 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 1038 River Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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