New Castle County property record for 5 Buttonwood Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $120 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-001.00-011 |
| Primary APN | 21-001.00-011 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 5 BUTTONWOOD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3603 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | 21RC |
| Legal Subdivision | 3 & 5 BUTTONWOOD AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 153 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 15802 |
5 Buttonwood Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2015.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 MERIT DR, A, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3684 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201547449 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Buttonwood Ave was $120.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120.00 | $53,300 Land $53,300 |
| 2023 | $303.00 | $11,600 (-) Land $11,600 |
| 2022 | $11,600 Land $11,600 |
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 5 Buttonwood Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2011) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Buttonwood Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 296 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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