New Castle County property record for 18 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 668 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,096 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-053 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-053 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 356 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 18 E 5TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5090 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT AT INTERSECTION OF NELY SIDE OF CHERRY ST AT 30 FT WIDE & NWLY SIDE OF 50TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.10-053
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5090 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038440 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 18 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5090 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000011803 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210127-0011803 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 18111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,096.00 (+1.11%) | $287,300 (+587.32%) Land $56,500 Building $230,800 | |
| 2024 | $201,870 | ||
| 2023 | $1,084.00 | $41,800 Land $5,200 Building $36,600 |
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 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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