New Castle County property record for 117 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,354 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-032.00-159 |
| Primary APN | 18-032.00-159 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 117 KELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-5108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RD |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLLASTON TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 14502 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201456224 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019976 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 117 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5108 |
| Document Number | 0000019976 |
| Map Reference | MF 587 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240402-0019976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 117 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5108 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 117 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5108 |
| Document Number | 0000022796 |
| Map Reference | MF 587 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240411-0022796 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5108 |
| Document Number | 0000022800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240411-0022800 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
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 | $2,354.00 (+32.32%) | $336,400 (+583.74%) Land $58,500 Building $277,900 | |
| 2024 | $255,240 | ||
| 2023 | $1,779.00 | $49,200 Land $11,100 Building $38,100 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | 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 212 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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