New Castle County property record for 17 King Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-017.20-195 |
| Primary APN | 10-017.20-195 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 182 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17 KING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUROSS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 2&3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 KING AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Grant Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201834891 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009298 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 17 KING AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1548 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000126905 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211102-0126905 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 KING AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1548 |
| Document Number | 0000034891 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34891 |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 17 KING AVE NEW CASTLE DE 197201548, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1548 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 KING AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1548 |
| Document Number | 0000012575 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180319-0012575 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 17 KING AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1548 |
| Document Number | 0000012576 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180319-0012576 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
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 | $1,450.00 (+44.57%) | $222,500 (+570.18%) Land $65,800 Building $156,700 | |
| 2024 | $244,620 | ||
| 2023 | $1,003.00 | $33,200 Land $9,000 Building $24,200 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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