New Castle County property record for 16 Abson Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 944 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,699 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-030.10-072 |
| Primary APN | 10-030.10-072 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 944 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 172 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 16 ABSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAMBLETON ACRES SC 2 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 14909 |
16 Abson Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2004.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 ABSON DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FRANKLIN MINT FCU |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200454516 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 ABSON DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025415 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230421-0025415 |
| Name | FRANKLIN MINT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHADDS FORD, PA 19317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 ABSON DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000108728 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221121-0108728 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Abson Dr was $1,699.
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 | $1,699.00 | $250,100 Land $52,200 Building $197,900 | |
| 2024 | $221,130 | ||
| 2023 | $1,781.00 | $55,700 Land $8,400 Building $47,300 |
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.
FEMA maps place 16 Abson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 16 Abson Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 221 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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