New Castle County property record for 39 Betts Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 640 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $155 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 10-012.40-006 |
| Primary APN | 10-012.40-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 39 BETTS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUROSS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | U |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
39 Betts Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2012.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 BETTS AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061935 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Betts Ave was $155 with a disabled person'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 | $155.00 | $196,900 Land $60,700 Building $136,200 | |
| 2024 | $183,420 | ||
| 2023 | Disabled Person's exemption | $16,700 Land $8,300 Building $8,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 39 Betts Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 39 Betts Ave is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 130 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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