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

New Castle County property record for 242 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified May 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,544 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$355,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$2,711 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2019 Mortgage
Jun 2019 Loan Modification
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN21-015.00-115

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-015.00-115

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,544 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,360 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1902
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area693 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address242 E 2ND ST
CityHISTORIC NEW CASTLE
StateDE
Zip19720-3602
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBEG NWLY SIDE MARKET ST DIS 434 FT NELY FROM COR FORMED NELY SIDE CHESTNUT ST WITH NELY SIDE MARKET ST
Legal SubdivisionNEW CASTLE
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract16100

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.00-115

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address242 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 16, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
Jun 13, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR
Oct 12, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 30, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201851834
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address242 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000003941
DateJan 16, 2019
Instrument20190116-0003941
Lender
NameMANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14203
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address242 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Document Number0000065809
Instrument DateJun 13, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2019
Title CompanyIMORTGAGE SERVICES LLC, IMORTGAGE SVCS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address242 E 2ND ST NEW CASTLE DE 197203602, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602

Mortgage

Document Number0000065809
DateAug 21, 2019
Instrument65809
Lender
NameMANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR
AddressNEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

October 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateOct 12, 2018
Property Address242 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Document Number0000051834
Instrument DateOct 05, 2018
Instrument20181012-0051834
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address242 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602

Mortgage

Document Number0000051835
DateOct 12, 2018
Instrument20181012-0051835
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 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$2,711.00 (+157.45%)$488,000 (+1,101.97%) Land $57,300 Building $430,700
2024$465,660
2023$1,053.00$40,600 Land $8,700 Building $31,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030161002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 61 individual NFIP policies nearby
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies71 units insured
10 under condo master policies
Nearby Flood Claims22 (1980–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 22
Most Recent ClaimNov 2020, rainfall accumulation
Claims By Storm
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 6 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 108 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
VerizonFiber2,300 / 2,300
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
AT&TFixed Wireless100 / 20
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: Verizon. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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