New Castle County property record for 17 Beacon Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-029.10-161 |
| Primary APN | 10-029.10-161 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17 BEACON LN |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMBRIDGE GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14909 |
17 Beacon Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2003.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BEACON LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200374050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 17 BEACON LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3801 |
| Document Number | 0000027449 |
| Map Reference | MF 4480 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230501-0027449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 17 BEACON LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3801 |
| Document Number | 0000027453 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230501-0027453 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 17 BEACON LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 BEACON LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3801 |
| Document Number | 0000016905 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230316-0016905 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 6, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Beacon Ln was $1,612.
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 | $1,612.00 | $236,800 Land $61,700 Building $175,100 | |
| 2024 | $178,020 | ||
| 2023 | $1,365.00 | $43,200 Land $8,400 Building $34,800 |
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 17 Beacon Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 17 Beacon Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 579 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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