New Castle County property record for 12 Ballad Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,625 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-035.00-047 |
| Primary APN | 11-035.00-047 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 245 ft deep x 161 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 12 BALLAD DR |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-4527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELLEY FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 14812 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
12 Ballad Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2012.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20124463 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 12 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000049031 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180926-0049031 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Ballad Dr was $3,625.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,625.00 | $464,400 Land $98,200 Building $366,200 | |
| 2024 | $459,990 | ||
| 2023 | $2,911.00 | $81,300 Land $16,600 Building $64,700 |
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 12 Ballad Dr 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 12 Ballad Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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