New Castle County property record for 15 Betts Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,900 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,225 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 10-017.20-170 |
| Primary APN | 10-017.20-170 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,834 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,834 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Garage Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15 BETTS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUROSS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
15 Betts Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 PROSPERITY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1567 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201564918 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $574,200 Land $60,700 Building $513,500 | ||
| 2024 | $111,690 | ||
| 2023 | $2,225.00 | $73,600 (-) Land $8,300 Building $65,300 | |
| 2022 | $73,600 Land $8,300 Building $65,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Betts Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 15 Betts Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 130 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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