New Castle County property record for 38 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,144 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,945 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-059 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-059 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 38 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5090 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-NW SIDE OF UNION STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.10-059
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5090 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20157606 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,945.00 (+3.13%) | $350,200 (+381.71%) Land $56,500 Building $293,700 | |
| 2024 | $365,220 | ||
| 2023 | $1,886.00 | $72,700 Land $5,400 Building $67,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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