New Castle County property record for 156 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,637 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21-015.00-083 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.00-083 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 156 E 4TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT IN NW SIDE OF 4TH ST AT 54.00 FT WIDE SAID POINT BEING DISTANT SW ALONG SAID SIDE OF 4TH ST 240.46 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.00-083
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 156 E 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 19, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
| Jul 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 05, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 05, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200221385 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000070020 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 156 E 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4539 |
| Document Number | 0000070020 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200819-0070020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 156 E 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4539 |
| Document Number | 0000070024 |
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| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200819-0070024 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 156 E 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4539 |
| Document Number | 0000061596 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 61596 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 156 E 4TH ST NEW CASTLE DE 197204539, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4539 |
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 | $1,637.00 (+73.96%) | $294,700 (+711.85%) Land $56,500 Building $238,200 | |
| 2024 | $230,490 | ||
| 2023 | $941.00 | $36,300 (-) Land $8,700 Building $27,600 | |
| 2022 | $36,300 Land $8,700 Building $27,600 |
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 AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 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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