New Castle County property record for 608 Central Ave, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 990 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-010.40-355 |
| Primary APN | 10-010.40-355 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 608 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-6237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLOWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 15502 |
608 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Correction Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 202079247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000080373 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 608 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6237 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6237 |
| Document Number | 0000005101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230124-0005101 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 333 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 608 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6237 |
| Document Number | 0000079247 |
| Map Reference | MF 671 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200914-0079247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 608 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6237 |
| Document Number | 0000079251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200914-0079251 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 608 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6237 |
| Document Number | 0000080373 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80373 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7209 LANCASTER PIKE #4-1001 HOCKESSIN DE 197079292, 4-1001, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9292 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 608 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6237 |
| Document Number | 0000042069 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 42069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,425.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7209 LANCASTER PIKE #4-1001 HOCKESSIN DE 197079292, 4-1001, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9292 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Central Ave was $1,592.
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 | $1,592.00 | $238,000 Land $40,700 Building $197,300 | |
| 2024 | $219,060 | ||
| 2023 | $1,208.00 (-3.9%) Additional exemption filed | $48,000 (-) Land $5,100 Building $42,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,257.00 Additional exemption filed | $48,000 Land $5,100 Building $42,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 608 Central 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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