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16 Queen Ave, New Castle, DE 19720 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 16 Queen Ave, New Castle, DE 19720

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,466 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.42 acres (18,295 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$895 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Mortgage
Aug 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-015.30-246

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-015.30-246

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,466 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,466 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area18,295 sqft (0.42 acres)
Lot Dimensions242 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address16 QUEEN AVE
CityNEW CASTLE
StateDE
Zip19720-2031
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC6.5
Legal SubdivisionSWANWYCK TERRACE
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract15900

Owner

16 Queen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address16 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 12, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Aug 10, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 27, 2010
Deed SaleFeb 27, 2010
Deed Document Number2010148047
Last Transfer DateAug 9, 2017
Transfer Doc0000040785
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address16 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031
Document Number0000049400
Instrument DateSep 12, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 QUEEN AVE NEW CASTLE DE 197202031, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031

Mortgage

Document Number0000049400
DateSep 25, 2017
Instrument49400
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 24, 2047

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 10, 2017
Property Address16 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031
Document Number0000040785
Instrument DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument40785
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2017
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 QUEEN AVE NEW CASTLE DE 197202031, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Queen Ave was $895 with a disabled person's exemption.

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictColonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$895.00$310,400 Land $60,000 Building $250,400
2024$245,070
2023$725.00 Disabled Person's exemption$56,000 Land $10,800 Building $45,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16 Queen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2003)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2003 · Tropical Storm Henri

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 16 Queen Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

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