New Castle County property record for 157 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1822 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-015.00-132 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.00-132 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 918 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1822 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1822 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 157 E 2ND ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON SELY SIDE OF MARKET ST IN LINE OF LAND OF THENCE LINE IN SELY DIRECTION 100 FT TO 20 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.00-132
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200455617 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 157 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000141363 |
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| Date | Dec 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211209-0141363 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2036 |
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 | $2,398.00 (+92.61%) | $542,100 (+1,029.38%) Land $56,500 Building $485,600 | |
| 2024 | $539,910 | ||
| 2023 | $1,245.00 | $48,000 Land $10,900 Building $37,100 |
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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