New Castle County property record for 49 Lea Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-009.30-083 |
| Primary APN | 10-009.30-083 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 49 LEA RD |
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| 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 | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 15200 |
49 Lea Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of October 12, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 323 GREAT OAK DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9721 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201117447 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074414 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 49 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000074414 |
| Map Reference | PL II PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220725-0074414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 323 GREAT OAK DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9721 |
| Document Number | 0000074418 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220725-0074418 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 49 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000000897 |
| Map Reference | PL II PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20220104-0000897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Document Number | 0000000901 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220104-0000901 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 49 LEA RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1955 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000070194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181219-0070194 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Lea Rd was $1,940.
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 | $1,940.00 | $290,000 Land $50,300 Building $239,700 | |
| 2024 | $139,860 | ||
| 2023 | $1,199.00 | $40,000 Land $6,500 Building $33,500 |
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 49 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 49 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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