New Castle County property record for 47 Lea Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $640 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-014.10-424 |
| Primary APN | 10-014.10-424 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 47 LEA RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANOR PARK SEC B |
| Legal Block | B 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
47 Lea Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2011.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201128769 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049874 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 47 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000084735 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 47 LEA RD NEW CASTLE DE 197201955, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000084735 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 84735 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 22, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 47 Lea Rd was $640.
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 | $640.00 | $290,600 Land $50,800 Building $239,800 | |
| 2024 | $205,290 | ||
| 2023 | $180.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $41,600 Land $6,600 Building $35,000 |
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 47 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 47 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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