New Castle County property record for 714 W 12th St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,126 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-014.00-060 |
| Primary APN | 21-014.00-060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 714 W 12TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 21R-1 |
| Legal Description | L48 49 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PARK |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 48-49 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
714 W 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 714 W 12TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200472665 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 714 W 12TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4936 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 714 W 12TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4936 |
| Document Number | 0000067435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231010-0067435 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 274 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 714 W 12TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4936 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 714 W 12TH ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4936 |
| Document Number | 0000029559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220314-0029559 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 293 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 714 W 12th St was $2,126.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,126.00 | $382,700 Land $70,000 Building $312,700 | |
| 2024 | $294,840 | ||
| 2023 | $1,349.00 | $52,000 Land $10,800 Building $41,200 |
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 714 W 12th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 714 W 12th 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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: 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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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