401 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 401 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$100,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$1,469 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Mortgage
Mar 2021 Sale & Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-011.30-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-011.30-015

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,150 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,150 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address401 4TH ST
CityNEW CASTLE
StateDE
Zip19720-5905
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNC5
Legal DescriptionL26 THRU 28
Legal SubdivisionHOLLOWAY TERRACE
Legal BlockT
Legal Lot Number26-28
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract15502

Owner

401 4th St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address20 BEECH AVE, ELSMERE, DE 19805-5005
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 18, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Mar 2, 2021Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
ARTISANS BANK
Dec 5, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 5, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202124595
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 18, 2023
Property Address401 4TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5905
Document Number0000047089
Map ReferenceVOL 25 PG 601
Instrument DateJul 13, 2023
Instrument20230718-0047089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address20 BEECH AVE, ELSMERE, DE 19805-5005

Mortgage

Document Number0000047093
DateJul 18, 2023
Instrument20230718-0047093
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2053

March 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMar 2, 2021
Property Address401 4TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5905
Document Number0000024595
Map ReferenceDD X VOL 25 PG 601
Instrument DateFeb 19, 2021
Instrument20210302-0024595
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyACCURATE EQUITY GROUP

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address807 WASHINGTON ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6079

Mortgage

Document Number0000024599
DateMar 2, 2021
Instrument20210302-0024599
Lender
NameARTISANS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateDec 5, 2018
Property Address401 4TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5905
Document Number0000066268
Instrument DateNov 14, 2018
Instrument66268
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 18, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,550.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address807 WASHINGTON ST NEW CASTLE DE 197206079, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6079

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 4th St was $1,469, up 74.1% from the year before.

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictColonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$1,469.00 (+74.05%)$219,600 (+792.68%) Land $40,700 Building $178,900
2024$844.00 (+10.04%)$24,600 (-) Land $5,100 Building $19,500
2023$767.00 (-4.01%)$24,600 (-) Land $5,100 Building $19,500
2022$799.00$24,600 Land $5,100 Building $19,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 401 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 401 4th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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