New Castle County property record for 240 Appleby Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $563 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-034.00-094 |
| Primary APN | 10-034.00-094 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 240 APPLEBY RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOOD SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
240 Appleby Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 APPLEBY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5404 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201167550 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 240 APPLEBY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025775 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220304-0025775 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 240 APPLEBY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5404 |
| Document Number | 0000013432 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170316-0013432 |
| 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 | 242 APPLEBY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5404 |
| Document Number | 0000013433 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170316-0013433 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Appleby Rd was $563.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $563.00 | $86,500 Land $68,300 Building $18,200 |
| 2023 | $175.00 | $5,800 Land $5,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 240 Appleby Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 240 Appleby Rd is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 467 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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