New Castle County property record for 17 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,300 (Jan 1966) |
| Tax Bill | $2,144 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Sep 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-102 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-102 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,018 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17 E 5TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG SELY SIDE 5TH ST 50 FT WIDE DIS 131.18 FT FROM NELY SIDE DELAWARE ST 54 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.10-102
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 01, 1966 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 01, 1966 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 76 / 476 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030407 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5019 |
| Document Number | 0000030407 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 COLLEGE AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1423 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 17 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000067796 |
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| Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250919-0067796 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified July 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,144.00 | $476,000 (+530.46%) Land $56,700 Building $419,300 | |
| 2024 | $550,980 | ||
| 2023 | $75,500 Land $15,700 Building $59,800 |
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 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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