1685 River Rd, New Castle, DE 19720 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 1685 River Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details96,420 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size13.4 acres (583,704 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,569,000 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill$8,999 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Mortgage
Nov 2017 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-003.00-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-003.00-015

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area96,420 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area89,345 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Lot Area583,704 sqft (13.4 acres)
Lot Dimensions1,642 ft deep x 556 ft wide
Total Buildings16 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1685 RIVER RD
CityNEW CASTLE
StateDE
Zip19720-5194
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Local Zoning CodeHI
Legal Subdivision1685 RIVER ROAD
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionRED LION
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract16404

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address309 E PACES FERRY RD NE, 59, ATLANTA, GA 30305-2367
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 6, 2022Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
BAWAG P S K BANK FUR ARBEIT UND WIR
Nov 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
M & T BANK
Feb 26, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
M & T BANK
Jul 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
M & T BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 3, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005132035
Prior Transfer DateJan 30, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000011516
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJun 6, 2022
Property Address1685 RIVER RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5194
Document Number0000058342
Map ReferenceDOC 20181204-0066059
Instrument DateJun 1, 2022
Instrument20220606-0058342
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address309 E PACES FERRY RD NE # 59, 59, ATLANTA, GA 30305-2367

Mortgage

Document Number0000058346
DateJun 6, 2022
Instrument20220606-0058346
Lender
NameBAWAG P S K BANK FUR ARBEIT UND WIR
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address1685 RIVER RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5194
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000060198
DateNov 17, 2017
Instrument20171117-0060198
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14203
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address1685 RIVER RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5194
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000014199
DateFeb 26, 2019
Instrument20190226-0014199
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14203
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address1685 RIVER RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5194
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1685 RIVER RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5194

Mortgage

Document Number0000078365
DateJul 7, 2021
Instrument20210707-0078365
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14203
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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 Value
2025$8,999.00 (-58.8%)$5,173,900 (+637.55%) Land $1,742,000 Building $3,431,900
2023$21,841.00$701,500 (-) Land $268,000 Building $433,500
2022$701,500 Land $268,000 Building $433,500

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.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1999–2011)
Most Recent ClaimApr 2011 · other causes

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
980 / 880
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3

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