New Castle County property record for 56 Queen Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-015.30-259 |
| Primary APN | 10-015.30-259 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,153 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 56 QUEEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-2031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWANWYCK |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 15900 |
56 Queen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 24, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201824684 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056049 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 56 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000119669 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201230-0119669 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 56 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000024684 |
| Map Reference | VOL35 PG601 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180524-0024684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000024685 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180524-0024685 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 56 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000045421 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $133.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3211 WHITEMAN RD WILMINGTON DE 198082724, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-2724 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 56 QUEEN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000009016 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9016 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 10561 TELEGRAPH RD GLEN ALLEN VA 230594577, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059-4577 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Queen Ave was $2,058.
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 | $2,058.00 | $315,800 Land $56,900 Building $258,900 | |
| 2024 | $287,550 | ||
| 2023 | $1,799.00 | $62,500 Land $10,100 Building $52,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Queen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 56 Queen 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | 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 290 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 |
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