New Castle County property record for 166 E 3rd St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
| Square Footage | 832 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,022.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 21-015.20-032 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 832 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 71 ft x 27 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
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| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 166 E 3RD ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4537 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT COR OF LOT OF LAND ON NW SIDE OF 3RD ST THENCE WITH LINE OF THAT LAND FD |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.20-032
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 E 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone Second Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OF NEW |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 08, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 08, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2843 / 253 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 166 E 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4537 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 04, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000146010 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211221-0146010 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 166 E 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4537 |
| Document Number | 0000023637 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200324-0023637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 166 E 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4537 |
| Document Number | 0000023642 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200324-0023642 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OF NEW |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $1,022.00 (+62.22%) | $184,100 (+657.61%) Land $56,500 Building $127,600 | |
| 2024 | $193,230 | ||
| 2023 | $630.00 | $24,300 Land $8,700 Building $15,600 |
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 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 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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