New Castle County property record for 53 Herbert Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,481 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-025.10-039 |
| Primary APN | 10-025.10-039 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 53 HERBERT DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENN ACRES SEC 4 |
| Legal Block | 4 D |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 15100 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, APN 10-025.10-039, as of April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
| May 06, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 53 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000088936 |
| Map Reference | PL 4 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 08, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220912-0088936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 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 | 53 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000088940 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220912-0088940 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000088941 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220912-0088941 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 06, 2022 |
| Property Address | 53 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Document Number | 0000048874 |
| Map Reference | PL 4 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | May 05, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220506-0048874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 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 | 26791 MALLARD RD, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-3147 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll as of April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,481.00 (+29.08%) | $380,600 (+498.43%) Land $68,100 Building $312,500 | |
| 2024 | $191,700 | ||
| 2023 | $1,922.00 | $63,600 Land $13,600 Building $50,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030151001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1989–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000552, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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