New Castle County property record for 3 Merit Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,112 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,500 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21-011.00-020 |
| Primary APN | 21-011.00-020 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3 MERIT DR |
|---|---|
| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3683 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | 21SC |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIT BUSINESS CENTE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
3 Merit Dr, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3A MERIT DR, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3683 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2211 / 337 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020254 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3 MERIT DR, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3683 |
| Document Number | 0000020254 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240402-0020254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Merit Dr was $1,042.
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 | $1,042.00 | $498,800 Land $219,300 Building $279,500 |
| 2023 | $223,000 (-) Land $22,900 Building $200,100 | |
| 2022 | $223,000 Land $22,900 Building $200,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3 Merit Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1986–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 3 Merit Dr is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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