New Castle County property record for 253 Locust Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $144,900 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,662 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Feb 2024 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-008.00-233 |
| Primary APN | 19-008.00-233 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 540 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 253 LOCUST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELSMERE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19805-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSMERE |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 19-008.00-233
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Feb 02, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OF |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201869787 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, ELSMERE, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000066376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250915-0066376 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GREENVILLE, SC 29601 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 296 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, ELSMERE, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000007161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240202-0007161 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TEMPE, AZ 85284 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 315 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, ELSMERE, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000097708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221012-0097708 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GREENVILLE, SC 29601 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 331 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, ELSMERE, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000029187 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220314-0029187 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 338 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000033798 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 08, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 LOCUST AVE ELSMERE DE 198052520, ELSMERE, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000033798 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33798 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000069787 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181218-0069787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 LOCUST AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2520 |
| Document Number | 0000069791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181218-0069791 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OF |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000069790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181218-0069790 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Elsmere Town |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,662.00 (+57.69%) | $235,400 (+537.94%) Land $42,900 Building $192,500 |
| 2023 | $1,054.00 | $36,900 Land $7,400 Building $29,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030124002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1984, river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 428 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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