New Castle County property record for 44 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $177,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,582 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-062 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-062 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 44 E 5TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5090 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 21-015.10-062
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5090 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201171110 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 44 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5090 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 E 5TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5090 |
| Document Number | 0000086486 |
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| Date | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220901-0086486 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,582.00 (+44.87%) | $284,800 (+576.48%) Land $56,500 Building $228,300 | |
| 2024 | $266,490 | ||
| 2023 | $1,092.00 | $42,100 Land $5,200 Building $36,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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