New Castle County property record for 42 Prosperity Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,439 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-017.20-060 |
| Primary APN | 10-017.20-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 42 PROSPERITY RD |
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| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUROSS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 PROSPERITY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Oct 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CARRINGTON TITLE SERVICES, CARRINGTON TITLE SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202295137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 42 PROSPERITY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1557 |
| Document Number | 0000095137 |
| Map Reference | DD U VOL 29 PG 600 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221003-0095137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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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| Address | 27174 BARKANTINE DR, 27174, MILLSBORO, DE 19966-4523 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 42 PROSPERITY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1557 |
| Document Number | 0000095141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221003-0095141 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 42 PROSPERITY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1557 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000050710 |
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| Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181005-0050710 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 42 PROSPERITY RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1557 |
| Document Number | 0000091176 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 91176 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | CARRINGTON TITLE SERVICES, CARRINGTON TITLE SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 PROSPERITY RD NEW CASTLE DE 197201557, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1557 |
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 | $2,439.00 | $374,200 (+449.49%) Land $58,300 Building $315,900 | |
| 2024 | $263,070 | ||
| 2023 | $68,100 Land $7,900 Building $60,200 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 130 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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