New Castle County property record for 31 Lea Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,920 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,645 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Second Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-014.10-416 |
| Primary APN | 10-014.10-416 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 31 LEA RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANOR PARK SEC B |
| Legal Block | B 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Woman, Separate Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 202627621 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053859 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 31 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000027621 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.27621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | SETTLEMENT PROS, SETTLEMENT WORKS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $545,198.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000027625, |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..27625 |
| Name | FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 31 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000063562 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181126-0063562 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000063567 |
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| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181126-0063567 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000063566 |
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| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181126-0063566 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38119 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 31 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000067690 |
| Map Reference | DOC 399 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171228-0067690 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 BEATTIE PL STE 110, 55, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-5115 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4261 MILL CREEK RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9107 |
| Document Number | 0000067691 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171228-0067691 |
| Name | SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 31 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000035948 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35948 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $114.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 55 BEATTIE PL #110 GREENVILLE SC 296015115, 110, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-5115 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,645.00 (+36.63%) | $246,000 (+537.31%) Land $50,300 Building $195,700 | |
| 2024 | $101,700 | ||
| 2023 | $1,204.00 | $38,600 Land $6,500 Building $32,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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