New Castle County property record for 27 W 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,388 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-015.30-041 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.30-041 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 27 W 5TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 21HR |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the New Castle Historic District listed 1984 · 463 contributing resources · NRIS 84000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
27 W 5th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 W 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202013882 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052712 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 27 W 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000130931 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211112-0130931 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 27 W 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5021 |
| Document Number | 0000013882 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200219-0013882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 27 W 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5021 |
| Document Number | 0000013886 |
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| Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200219-0013886 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 27 W 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5021 |
| Document Number | 0000083619 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 83619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,625.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 4732 WILMINGTON DE 198074732, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-4732 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 27 W 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5021 |
| Document Number | 0000069922 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 69922 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| 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 27 W 5th St was $1,388.
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 | $1,388.00 | $250,000 Land $56,500 Building $193,500 |
| 2023 | $1,331.00 | $51,300 Land $15,500 Building $35,800 |
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 27 W 5th St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2012–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 27 W 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 588 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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