New Castle County property record for 48 E 5th St, New Castle, DE 19720 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,264 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $322,500 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $860 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-064 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-064 |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,264 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 48 E 5TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4586 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON NWLY SIDE OF UNION ST NOW 5TH ST WHERE SAME INTERSECTED BY SWLY SIDE OF HARMONY ST |
| 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 21-015.10-064
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 HILLSIDE TER, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10308-2819 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 02, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 02, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 04, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201172632 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068396 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $860.00 (-69.82%) | $412,000 (+277.64%) Land $129,000 Building $283,000 |
| 2023 | $2,850.00 | $109,100 (-) Land $8,800 Building $100,300 |
| 2022 | $109,100 Land $8,800 Building $100,300 |
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 AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| 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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