New Castle County property record for 116 E Independence Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,968 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-025.20-197 |
| Primary APN | 10-025.20-197 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 116 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | JEFFERSON FARMS SC 5 |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16000 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201430523 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023512 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 116 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4408 |
| Document Number | 0000005263 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD NEW CASTLE DE 197204408, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4408 |
| Document Number | 0000005263 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5263 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
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 | $1,968.00 (+25.91%) | $302,000 (+484.14%) Land $54,400 Building $247,600 | |
| 2024 | $264,150 | ||
| 2023 | $1,563.00 | $51,700 Land $9,500 Building $42,200 |
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.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2002–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 |
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION serves 5,549 people · EPA ID DE0000634 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 561 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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