New Castle County property record for 249 Heron Cir, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $534,782 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,117 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Construction Loan Nov 2022 Construction Loan + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-016.00-162 |
| Primary APN | 21-016.00-162 |
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| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 249 HERON CIR |
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| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4974 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 21R-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERBEND AT OLD NEW CASTLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
249 Heron Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 HERON CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4974 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage PRIMIS BANK |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage CECIL BANK |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202528314 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038496 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 249 HERON CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4974 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1115 CHATELAINE DR, FALLSTON, MD 21047-2314 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000002140 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250113-0002140 |
| Name | PRIMIS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHLAND, VA 23005 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 249 HERON CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4974 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000108915 |
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| Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221122-0108915 |
| Name | CECIL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELKTON, MD 21921 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 249 HERON CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4974 |
| Document Number | 0000028314 |
| Map Reference | DOC 202106080067247 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250429-0028314 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 249 HERON CIR, MANOR, DE 19720-4974 |
| Document Number | 0000028318 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250429-0028318 |
| Name | ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 249 HERON CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4974 |
| Document Number | 0000027582 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250428-0027582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 222N N CONSTITUTION AVE # B, B, NEW FREEDOM, PA 17349 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 249 HERON CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4974 |
| Document Number | 0000067247 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20071029-0093852 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210608-0067247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Heron Cir was $1,117.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,117.00 | $201,200 Land $201,200 |
| 2023 | $147.00 (-3.92%) | $5,700 (-) Land $5,700 |
| 2022 | $153.00 | $5,700 Land $5,700 |
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 249 Heron Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 249 Heron Cir 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 94% of the US · lower than 75% 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 | MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION serves 5,549 people · EPA ID DE0000634 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 72 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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