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

New Castle County property record for 262 E 2nd St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified April 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$325,000 (Feb 2001)
Tax Bill$2,055 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Line of Credit
Nov 2023 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN21-015.00-118

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-015.00-118

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,176 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,088 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address262 E 2ND ST
CityHISTORIC NEW CASTLE
StateDE
Zip19720-3602
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionMILLER SUBD
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract16100

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.00-118

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address262 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 25, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
JENNIFER ARCHES ETAL
Nov 27, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
KIRCH TITLE SERVICES INC, KIRSH TITLE SERVICES INC
Dec 28, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
EMM LOANS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 07, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 07, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20018523
Last Transfer DateNov 15, 2023
Transfer Doc0000078836
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address262 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000005066
DateJan 25, 2024
Instrument20240125-0005066
Lender
NameJENNIFER ARCHES ETAL
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateNov 27, 2023
Property Address262 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Document Number0000078836
Map ReferenceMF 14076
Instrument DateNov 15, 2023
Instrument20231127-0078836
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 06, 2023
Title CompanyKIRCH TITLE SERVICES INC, KIRSH TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address262 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateDec 28, 2023
Property Address262 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602
Document Number0000086398
Map ReferenceMF 14076
Instrument DateNov 15, 2023
Instrument20231228-0086398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2024
Title CompanyKIRCH TITLE SERVICES INC, KIRSH TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address262 E 2ND ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3602

Mortgage

Document Number0000086402
DateDec 28, 2023
Instrument20231228-0086402
Lender
NameEMM LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 01, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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$2,055.00$370,000 (+296.57%) Land $56,500 Building $313,500
2024$611,910
2023$93,300 Land $8,200 Building $85,100

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft

Wildfire

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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.

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