New Castle County property record for 79 Charles Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,411 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,551 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-044.20-251 |
| Primary APN | 10-044.20-251 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,411 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,411 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 206 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 79 CHARLES DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4679 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRINGFIELDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 269 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 16306 |
79 Charles Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 CHARLES DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4679 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202269718 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 79 CHARLES DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4679 |
| Document Number | 0000069718 |
| Map Reference | MF 10524 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220708-0069718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 79 CHARLES DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4679 |
| Document Number | 0000069722 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220708-0069722 |
| Name | HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Charles Dr was $2,551.
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 | $2,551.00 | $374,800 Land $81,100 Building $293,700 | |
| 2024 | $326,250 | ||
| 2023 | $2,203.00 | $69,700 Land $10,900 Building $58,800 |
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 79 Charles Dr 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.
The area around 79 Charles 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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 250 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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