New Castle County property record for 32 Gene Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,179 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $81,900 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,337 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-020.10-131 |
| Primary APN | 10-020.10-131 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,179 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,179 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 32 GENE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE HILLS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 15900 |
32 Gene Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2012.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201267425 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 32 Gene Ave was $1,337.
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 | $1,337.00 | $273,000 Land $58,100 Building $214,900 | |
| 2024 | $177,930 | ||
| 2023 | $5,168.00 (-0.14%) | $34,500 (-) Land $7,400 Building $27,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,175.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $34,500 Land $7,400 Building $27,100 |
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 32 Gene Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 |
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 32 Gene Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 497 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 |
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