New Castle County property record for 38 Lea Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,544 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-014.10-400 |
| Primary APN | 10-014.10-400 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 38 LEA RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANOR PARK SEC B |
| Legal Block | B 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
38 Lea Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ACCEPT |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage REHABBERS FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202623311 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 38 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000023311 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $555,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 38 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000023315, |
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| Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623315 |
| Name | AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ACCEPT |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.01% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000023316, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623316 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate | 6.01% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 38 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000102264 |
| Map Reference | PL II |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210901-0102264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, 305, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3042 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4410 SANDY DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-5630 |
| Document Number | 0000102268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210901-0102268 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 38 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000069509 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210614-0069509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| 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 | 305 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3042 |
| Document Number | 0000069513 |
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| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210614-0069513 |
| Name | REHABBERS FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 8 Months |
| Due | Feb 22, 2022 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Lea Rd was $1,544.
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 | $1,544.00 | $230,800 Land $50,300 Building $180,500 | |
| 2024 | $202,590 | ||
| 2023 | $1,198.00 | $38,400 Land $6,500 Building $31,900 |
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 38 Lea Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 38 Lea Rd 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 99.8% 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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