New Castle County property record for 401 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-010.40-257 |
| Primary APN | 10-010.40-257 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 401 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLOWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 15502 |
401 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2020.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 5TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 401 5TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000048385 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220505-0048385 |
| Name | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 401 5TH ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5908 |
| Document Number | 0000005362 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200121-0005362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 5TH ST # 403, 403, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5908 |
| Document Number | 0000005366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200121-0005366 |
| Name | TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Number | 0000005367 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200121-0005367 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 5th St was $1,670.
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 | $1,670.00 | $249,700 Land $40,300 Building $209,400 | |
| 2024 | $246,060 | ||
| 2023 | $742.00 Additional exemption filed | $29,500 Land $4,100 Building $25,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 5th 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 5th 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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