New Castle County property record for 144 Jay Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,500 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $810 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-014.10-139 |
| Primary APN | 10-014.10-139 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 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 | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 144 JAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHELSEA ESTS SEC 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
144 Jay Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2016.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200133176 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012517 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 144 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000055338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230818-0055338 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 144 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000012517 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Instrument | 20170310-0012517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 144 JAY DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1702 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000012518 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170310-0012518 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, PA 19087 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
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 | $810.00 (+57.89%) | $237,800 (+549.73%) Land $50,300 Building $187,500 | |
| 2024 | $150,390 | ||
| 2023 | $513.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $36,600 Land $7,000 Building $29,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 Jay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 144 Jay Dr is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | 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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