New Castle County property record for 53 W 4th St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,457 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Foreclosure Sep 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-015.30-139 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.30-139 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 620 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 17 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 53 W 4TH ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5092 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 21HR |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-BEG AT POINT ON SLY SIDE OF 4TH ST AT DIS OF 84 FT MORE OR LESS WLY FROM COR OF LAND |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
53 W 4th St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 BIRMINGHAM AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1906 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 202616322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 53 W 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5092 |
| Document Number | 0000016322 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260304-0016322 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 402 BIRMINGHAM AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1906 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 53 W 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5092 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 W 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5092 |
| Document Number | 0000062468 |
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| Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230918-0062468 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 342 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 53 W 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5092 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53W 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5092 |
| Document Number | 0000045126 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220427-0045126 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 53 W 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5092 |
| Document Number | 0000063623 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20060829-0082621 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171206-0063623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | THE SECURITY TITLE GUARANTEE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | 53 W 4TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5092 |
| Document Number | 0000063624 |
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| Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171206-0063624 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 W 4th St was $1,457, up 5.6% from the year before.
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 | $1,457.00 (+5.58%) | $262,400 (+445.53%) Land $56,500 Building $205,900 |
| 2024 | $1,380.00 (+10.58%) | $48,100 (-) Land $6,500 Building $41,600 |
| 2023 | $1,248.00 | $48,100 Land $6,500 Building $41,600 |
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 53 W 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2012–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 53 W 4th St 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION serves 5,549 people · EPA ID DE0000634 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 588 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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