New Castle County property record for 21 Herbert Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Oct 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $2,483 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-019.30-182 |
| Primary APN | 10-019.30-182 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 238 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 21 HERBERT DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENN ACRES SEC 4 |
| Legal Block | 4 D |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 15100 |
21 Herbert Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1985.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 333 / 201 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000065420 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190820-0065420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000065424 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190820-0065424 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Herbert Dr was $2,483.
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 | $2,483.00 | $381,000 Land $74,700 Building $306,300 | |
| 2024 | $315,450 | ||
| 2023 | $1,877.00 | $62,100 Land $15,000 Building $47,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Herbert Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1989–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 21 Herbert Dr 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 | 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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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