New Castle County property record for 8 Herbert Dr, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,896 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,900 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $734 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Reverse Mortgage Jun 2021 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-019.30-126 |
| Primary APN | 10-019.30-126 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 8 HERBERT DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-3224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENN ACRES SEC 4 |
| Legal Block | 4 B |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 15100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-019.30-126
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage METLIFE HOME LOANS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2310 / 209 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 8 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3224 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3224 |
| Document Number | 0000070732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210616-0070732 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOCKESSIN, DE 19707 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 792 Months |
| Due | Jun 02, 2087 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.21% |
| Type Change Date | May 01, 2011 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 12.2% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 8 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3224 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 HERBERT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3224 |
| Document Number | 0000070733 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210616-0070733 |
| Name | METLIFE HOME LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | EDMOND, OK 73083 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 792 Months |
| Due | Jun 02, 2087 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.21% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 12.2% |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $734.00 (-66.82%) | $362,300 (+461.71%) Land $68,500 Building $293,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,212.00 (+25.4%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $64,500 (-) Land $13,700 Building $50,800 | $331,650 |
| 2023 | $1,764.00 (+160.56%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $64,500 (-) Land $13,700 Building $50,800 | |
| 2022 | $677.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $64,500 Land $13,700 Building $50,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030151001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA.
Based on FCC filings for 452 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000552, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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