New Castle County property record for 39 W 3rd St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $524,900 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $313 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21-015.30-196 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.30-196 |
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| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 28.8 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 39 W 3RD ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 21HR |
| Legal Subdivision | COCHRAN SUBD |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
39 W 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251746 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 39 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5009 |
| Document Number | 0000031705 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 39 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5009 |
| Document Number | 0000031705, |
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| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631705 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 39 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5009 |
| Document Number | 0000085902 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220831-0085902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | 2 MERIT DR # A, A, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3684 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 39 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5009 |
| Document Number | 0000137961 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211202-0137961 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4 TONETTA CIR, NORWALK, CT 06855-2614 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 39 W 3rd St was $313.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $313.00 | $56,500 Land $56,500 |
| 2023 | $282.00 | $10,900 (-) Land $10,900 |
| 2022 | $10,900 Land $10,900 |
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 39 W 3rd St 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 | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2012–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 W 3rd St 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION serves 5,549 people · EPA ID DE0000634 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 588 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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