New Castle County property record for 42 Lea Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,841 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-014.10-398 |
| Primary APN | 10-014.10-398 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 42 LEA RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANOR PARK SEC B |
| Legal Block | B 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
42 Lea Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SERVICELINK |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201854787 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017623 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000066518 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231003-0066518 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000038707 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220407-0038707 |
| Name | COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000054787 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181023-0054787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000054792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181023-0054792 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0000054791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181023-0054791 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000017623 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,875.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 3217 DECKER LAKE DR SALT LAKE CITY UT 841193284, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000017624 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180416-0017624 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3217 DECKER LAKE DR, 3217, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 HOILAND DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3230 |
| Document Number | 0000017625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180416-0017625 |
| Name | SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 6, 2019 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 42 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000008223 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8223 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $115.96 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3217 DECKER LAKE DR SALT LAKE CITY UT 841193284, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Lea Rd was $1,841.
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 | $1,841.00 | $275,300 Land $50,300 Building $225,000 | |
| 2024 | $236,970 | ||
| 2023 | $1,405.00 (-5%) | $45,500 (-) Land $6,500 Building $39,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,479.00 | $45,500 Land $6,500 Building $39,000 |
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 42 Lea Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 42 Lea Rd 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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