New Castle County property record for 37 Gene Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,900 (May 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $840 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-020.10-138 |
| Primary APN | 10-020.10-138 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 37 GENE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE HILLS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 15900 |
37 Gene Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1988.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 708 / 295 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 37 GENE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3437 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005579 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230125-0005579 |
| Name | SUN EAST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ASTON, PA 19014 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 21, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 Gene Ave was $840 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $840.00 | $242,300 Land $54,700 Building $187,600 | |
| 2024 | $173,700 | ||
| 2023 | $399.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $30,600 Land $6,900 Building $23,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 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 37 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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