New Castle County property record for 48 Morris Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-013.40-100 |
| Primary APN | 10-013.40-100 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 48 MORRIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-1726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHELSEA ESTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
48 Morris Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2019.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 MORRIS RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201120908 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000035976 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 MORRIS RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1726 |
| Document Number | 0000035976 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 MORRIS RD NEW CASTLE DE 197201726, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1726 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Morris Rd was $1,066.
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 | $1,066.00 | $234,100 Land $50,300 Building $183,800 | |
| 2024 | $210,420 | ||
| 2023 | $1,204.00 | $38,600 Land $6,700 Building $31,900 |
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 48 Morris 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.
The area around 48 Morris Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 237 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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