New Castle County property record for 55 Herbert Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,594 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,533 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-019.30-160 |
| Primary APN | 10-019.30-160 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,594 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 797 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 55 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 | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 15100 |
55 Herbert Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2004.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059968 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 55 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000079987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210713-0079987 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Herbert Dr was $2,533.
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 | $2,533.00 | $388,600 Land $69,300 Building $319,300 | |
| 2024 | $272,970 | ||
| 2023 | $1,569.00 | $51,900 Land $13,900 Building $38,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Herbert Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
The area around 55 Herbert Dr 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 452 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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