New Castle County property record for 138 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1740 |
| Square Footage | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,837.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 21-015.20-061 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 624 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1740 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1740 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 139 ft x 20 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 138 E 2ND ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4806 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.20-061
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 138 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202319645 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056931 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 138 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Document Number | 0000056931 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202656931 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 250 CARVEL RD, PASADENA, MD 21122-3145 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 138 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Document Number | 0000011858 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260213-0011858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 138 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 138 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Document Number | 0000011862 |
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| Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260213-0011862 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 138 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Document Number | 0000019645 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230328-0019645 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 06, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
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| Address | 138 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Document Number | 0000019649 |
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| Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230328-0019649 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 138 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Document Number | 0000017462 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 138 E 2ND ST NEW CASTLE DE 197204806, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,837.00 (+2.57%) | $330,800 (+430.13%) Land $56,500 Building $274,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,791.00 (+10.62%) | $62,400 (-) Land $13,100 Building $49,300 | $388,170 |
| 2023 | $1,619.00 (+285.48%) | $62,400 (-) Land $13,100 Building $49,300 | |
| 2022 | $420.00 | $62,400 Land $13,100 Building $49,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 19% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the New Castle Historic District listed 1984 · 463 contributing resources · NRIS 84000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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