New Castle County property record for 2 Gene Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,662 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-020.10-116 |
| Primary APN | 10-020.10-116 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2 GENE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE HILLS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 15900 |
2 Gene Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2018.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| May 5, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201836257 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 2 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000096524 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210818-0096524 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000036257 |
| Map Reference | DOC140 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180718-0036257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 GENE AVE, 2, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000036258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180718-0036258 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000044965 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170831-0044965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 920 OLD WILMINGTON RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9564 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000044966 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170831-0044966 |
| Name | SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000022378 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22378 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $117.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 939 W NORTH AVE #680 CHICAGO IL 606421231, 680, CHICAGO, IL 60642-1231 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2 Gene Ave was $1,662.
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 | $1,662.00 | $248,500 Land $54,200 Building $194,300 | |
| 2024 | $224,460 | ||
| 2023 | $1,052.00 | $33,700 Land $6,800 Building $26,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Gene Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 |
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 2 Gene Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 | 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 497 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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