New Castle County property record for 404 Central Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,422 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-010.40-252 |
| Primary APN | 10-010.40-252 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| 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 | 404 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L5 THRU 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLOWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 15502 |
404 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201243843 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 404 Central Ave was $1,422.
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 | $1,422.00 | $212,600 Land $40,700 Building $171,900 | |
| 2024 | $163,260 | ||
| 2023 | $1,108.00 | $35,500 Land $5,100 Building $30,400 |
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 404 Central Ave 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 404 Central Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| 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 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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