New Castle County property record for 127 Jay Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,159 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-014.30-149 |
| Primary APN | 10-014.30-149 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,159 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,159 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 127 JAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHELSEA ESTS SEC 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
127 Jay Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201751078 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051078 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 127 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1701 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000060447 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181113-0060447 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 127 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1701 |
| Document Number | 0000051078 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171002-0051078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 127 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1701 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000051079 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171002-0051079 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 127 Jay Dr was $1,950.
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 | $1,950.00 | $291,600 Land $50,300 Building $241,300 | |
| 2024 | $221,760 | ||
| 2023 | $1,217.00 | $39,000 Land $6,700 Building $32,300 |
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 127 Jay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 127 Jay Dr 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 |
|---|
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 587 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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