New Castle County property record for 40 Queen Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-015.30-256 |
| Primary APN | 10-015.30-256 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 40 QUEEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-2031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWANWYCK TERRACE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 15900 |
40 Queen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2020.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Jan 6, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201263 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 40 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000090405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210804-0090405 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 40 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000001263 |
| Map Reference | DOC 200305190060490 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20200106-0001263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000001267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200106-0001267 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Queen Ave was $1,891.
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 | $1,891.00 | $290,200 Land $57,800 Building $232,400 | |
| 2024 | $276,120 | ||
| 2023 | $1,454.00 | $48,100 Land $8,800 Building $39,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Queen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 40 Queen 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 | 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 290 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 |
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