26 Commonwealth Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 26 Commonwealth Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,213 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Mortgage
Jan 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-019.40-437

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-019.40-437

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,012 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area506 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleColonial
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address26 COMMONWEALTH BLVD
CityNEW CASTLE
StateDE
Zip19720-4431
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC6.5
Legal SubdivisionJEFFERSON FARMS SC 2
Legal Block2 F
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract16000

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of October 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address26 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4431
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 24, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
SERVICELINK
Jan 3, 2018Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MERIDIAN BANK
Jul 6, 2017Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 3, 2018
Deed SaleJan 3, 2018
Deed Document Number2018416
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateSep 24, 2026
Property Address26 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4431
Document Number0000073711
Instrument DateAug 4, 2026
Instrument202673711
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 7, 2026
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4431

Mortgage

Document Number0000073711,
DateSep 24, 2026
Instrument202673711
Lender
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term256 Months
DueJan 1, 2048
Interest
Max Rate-1%

January 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJan 3, 2018
Property Address26 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4431
Document Number0000000416
Map ReferenceDOC 778
Instrument DateDec 29, 2017
Instrument20180103-0000416
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1 MICHAEL TOWNSEND CT, 1, NEWARK, DE 19702-1140

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 HANOVER WAY, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3999

Mortgage

Document Number0000000417
DateJan 3, 2018
Instrument20180103-0000417
Lender
NameMERIDIAN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2048

Mortgage

Document Number0000000418
DateJan 3, 2018
Instrument20180103-0000418
Lender
NameMERIDIAN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeSecond Mortgage (Down Payment)
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 6, 2017
Property Address26 COMMONWEALTH BLVD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4431
Document Number0000033814
Instrument DateJun 23, 2017
Instrument20170706-0033814
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 MICHAEL TOWNSEND CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-1140
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000033815
DateJul 6, 2017
Instrument20170706-0033815
Lender
NameSHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19808
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueJun 23, 2018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,213.00 (+36.86%)$339,600 (+534.77%) Land $53,300 Building $286,300
2024$287,280
2023$1,617.00$53,500 Land $9,600 Building $43,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2002–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 6
Most Recent ClaimJun 2013
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 561 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
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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