New Castle County property record for 156 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,422 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $346,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,129 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-015.20-074 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.20-074 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,422 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 156 E 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODWARD SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.20-074
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 158 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4806 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200453032 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 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 | $2,129.00 (+41.18%) | $473,300 (+511.5%) Land $58,500 Building $414,800 | |
| 2024 | $491,940 | ||
| 2023 | $1,508.00 | $77,400 Land $30,500 Building $46,900 |
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 3% of the US · above 12% 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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