New Castle County property record for 159 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,630.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 21-015.00-131 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 722 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1822 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 100 ft x 40 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 159 E 2ND ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4805 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT IN SELY SIDE OF 2ND ST FORMERLY KNOWN AS MARKET ST AT 60 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.00-131
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4805 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 05, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202024424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061732 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 E 2ND ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Document Number | 0000071873 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231025-0071873 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 06, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 601 DELAWARE ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 E 2ND ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Document Number | 0000018340 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230322-0018340 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6919 ARBOR MANOR WAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40228-4417 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4805 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 159 E 2ND ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000086544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201005-0086544 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 E 2ND ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Document Number | 0000024424 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200326-0024424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 161 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4805 |
| Document Number | 0000024428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200326-0024428 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2050 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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 | $1,630.00 (+23.2%) | $293,500 (+475.49%) Land $56,500 Building $237,000 | |
| 2024 | $244,890 | ||
| 2023 | $1,323.00 | $51,000 Land $15,500 Building $35,500 |
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 100 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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