New Castle County property record for 19 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,823 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-101 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-101 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 23 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 19 E 5TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | BEG ON SELY SIDE OF UNION ST BEG DELAWARE & HARMONY ST THENCE IN NELY DIRECTION |
| 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 21-015.10-101
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 19 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2649 / 22 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 08, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022257 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Property Address | 19 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5019 |
| Document Number | 0000022257 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 08, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240410-0022257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 19 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,823.00 (+79.01%) | $508,200 (+735.86%) Land $56,500 Building $451,700 |
| 2023 | $1,577.00 | $60,800 Land $15,500 Building $45,300 |
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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