New Castle County property record for 42 W 3rd St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Nov 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 21-015.30-152 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.30-152 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 42 W 3RD ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 21HR |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON NWLY SIDE OF W 3RD ST 33 FT 6 IN WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the New Castle Historic District listed 1984 · 463 contributing resources · NRIS 84000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
42 W 3rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2002.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 HARTFORD WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-9419 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002110424 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000110424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 42 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000035890 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220331-0035890 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 42 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000063932 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181127-0063932 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 42 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5010 |
| Document Number | 0000005706 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190123-0005706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 W 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5010 |
| Document Number | 0000005710 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190123-0005710 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 W 3rd St was $1,748.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,748.00 | $314,700 Land $57,000 Building $257,700 | |
| 2024 | $386,730 | ||
| 2023 | $1,608.00 | $62,000 Land $15,900 Building $46,100 |
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 W 3rd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2012–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 42 W 3rd St 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION serves 5,549 people · EPA ID DE0000634 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 588 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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