New Castle County property record for 17 Holcomb Ln, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,176 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21-004.00-185 |
| Primary APN | 21-004.00-185 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 416 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17 HOLCOMB LN |
|---|---|
| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 21R-2 |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-L218 219 220 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTTONWOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | P218- |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
17 Holcomb Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2001.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BASSETT PL, NEWARK, DE 19711-7101 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200199053 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Holcomb Ln was $1,176.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,176.00 | $211,700 Land $21,300 Building $190,400 | |
| 2024 | $151,830 | ||
| 2023 | $576.00 | $22,200 (-) Land $8,500 Building $13,700 | |
| 2022 | $22,200 Land $8,500 Building $13,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Holcomb Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1986–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Holcomb 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION serves 5,549 people · EPA ID DE0000634 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 296 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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