New Castle County property record for 135 Jay Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-014.10-087 |
| Primary APN | 10-014.10-087 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 135 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 | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
135 Jay Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3405 CRANSTON AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-6103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 202289943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 135 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1701 |
| Document Number | 0000089943 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220914-0089943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3405 CRANSTON AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-6103 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Jay Dr was $2,454.
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 | $2,454.00 | $366,800 Land $50,300 Building $316,500 | |
| 2024 | $201,330 | ||
| 2023 | $1,289.00 | $41,300 Land $6,700 Building $34,600 |
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 135 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 135 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 |
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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 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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