212 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 212 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1875
Square Footage1,920 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$300,000 (2004)
Tax Bill$2,371.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-015.00-105

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area1,920 sqft Living Area
1st Floor960 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1875
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1875
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
Depth X Width128 ft x 18 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address212 E 2ND ST
CityHISTORIC NEW CASTLE
StateDE
Zip19720-3602
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBEG AT POINT IN NW SIDE OF 2ND ST AT DIS OF 112 FT FROM INTERSECTION OF SAID SIDE OF 2ND ST WITH NE SIDE OF CHESTNUT ST
Legal SubdivisionNEW CASTLE
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract16100

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.00-105

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address212 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingHusband And Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 18, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 01, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MAGNOLIA BANK
Apr 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 17, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 17, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number200429921
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 18, 2022
Property Address212 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Document Number0000072608
Instrument DateJul 02, 2022
Instrument20220718-0072608
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address212 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602

Mortgage

Document Number0000072612
DateJul 18, 2022
Instrument20220718-0072612
Lender
NamePROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2052

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address212 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address212 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602

Mortgage

Document Number0000036420
DateApr 01, 2022
Instrument20220401-0036420
Lender
NameMAGNOLIA BANK
TypeBank
AddressELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueMar 10, 2023

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address212 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000048027
DateApr 22, 2021
Instrument20210422-0048027
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30305
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityNew Castle City
Unified School DistrictColonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,371.00 (+81.69%)$426,900 (+748.71%) Land $56,500 Building $370,400
2024$412,020
2023$1,305.00$50,300 Land $7,600 Building $42,700

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 5% of the US · above 19% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the New Castle Historic District
listed 1984 · 463 contributing resources · NRIS 84000312

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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