New Castle County property record for 401 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,469 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-011.30-015 |
| Primary APN | 10-011.30-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 401 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L26 THRU 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLOWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 15502 |
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
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 BEECH AVE, ELSMERE, DE 19805-5005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit ARTISANS BANK |
| Dec 5, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202124595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 401 4TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5905 |
| Document Number | 0000047089 |
| Map Reference | VOL 25 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230718-0047089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 20 BEECH AVE, ELSMERE, DE 19805-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000047093 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230718-0047093 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 401 4TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5905 |
| Document Number | 0000024595 |
| Map Reference | DD X VOL 25 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210302-0024595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 807 WASHINGTON ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6079 |
| Document Number | 0000024599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210302-0024599 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 401 4TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5905 |
| Document Number | 0000066268 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 66268 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 807 WASHINGTON ST NEW CASTLE DE 197206079, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6079 |
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
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed 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.
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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 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 Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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