New Castle County property record for 1 Phelps Ln, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Dec 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $1,409 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-024.00-255 |
| Primary APN | 18-024.00-255 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 1 PHELPS LN |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-3511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RD |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTFIELD DEVELOPMEN |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 14403 |
1 Phelps Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1979.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 PHELPS LN, NEWARK, DE 19711-3511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 108 / 286 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $353,500 Land $75,700 Building $277,800 | ||
| 2024 | $280,440 | ||
| 2023 | $1,409.00 | $52,800 (-) Land $12,200 Building $40,600 | |
| 2022 | $52,800 Land $12,200 Building $40,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Phelps Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1 Phelps Ln is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,000 people · EPA ID DE0000630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 501 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 |
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