New Castle County property record for 48 Don Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.59 acres (69,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Jun 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 10-017.20-001 |
| Primary APN | 10-017.20-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 69,260 sqft (1.59 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 340 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 48 DON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUROSS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | V |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 15000 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 DON AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THOMAS CALI |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201828773 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 48 DON AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1508 |
| Document Number | 0000070257 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250930-0070257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 DON AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1508 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 48 DON AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1508 |
| Document Number | 0000030482 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
|
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 120 N CLAYTON ST 48 DON AVE WILMINGTON DE, WILMINGTON, DE |
| Document Number | 0000030482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30482 |
| Name | THOMAS CALI |
|---|---|
| Address | 1375 MARTIN ST, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803-3093 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 48 DON AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1508 |
| Document Number | 0000028773 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28773 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,500.00 |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 E SUMMIT AVE WILMINGTON DE 198041350, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1350 |
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 | $3,650.00 (+53.04%) | $348,900 (+673.61%) Land $129,000 Building $219,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,385.00 (+211.36%) | $45,100 (-) Land $9,900 Building $35,200 | $163,350 |
| 2023 | $766.00 | $45,100 Land $9,900 Building $35,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures