New Castle County property record for 172 E 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,734 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,803 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21-015.00-221 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.00-221 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,734 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 867 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 17 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 172 E 4TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | 182 E FOURTH ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.00-221
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 E 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020105355 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 02, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093455 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 172 E 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4539 |
| Document Number | 0000105355 |
| Map Reference | MF 12179 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 02, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201120-0105355 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
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| Address | 172 4TH AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4164 |
| Document Number | 0000105359 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201120-0105359 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2050 |
| Document Number | 0000105360 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201120-0105360 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,803.00 (-4.15%) | $324,700 (+347.86%) Land $56,500 Building $268,200 | |
| 2024 | $291,330 | ||
| 2023 | $1,881.00 | $72,500 Land $8,900 Building $63,600 |
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 AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 19% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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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