New Castle County property record for 12 Defoe Cir, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,047 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $256,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,095 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Dec 2025 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.30-217 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.30-217 |
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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 | 1,047 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 12 DEFOE CIR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-5303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | TAYLORTOWNE |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 14906 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage M&T BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202590560 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5303 |
| Document Number | 0000068774 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668774 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner, 167 |
| Address | 12 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5303 |
| Document Number | 0000068774, |
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| Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668774 |
| Name | MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 12 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5303 |
| Document Number | 0000090560 |
| Map Reference | MF 6398 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251216-0090560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5303 |
| Document Number | 0000090564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251216-0090564 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 12 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5303 |
| Document Number | 0000040518 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 DEFOE CIR NEWARK DE 197025303, NEWARK, DE 19702-5303 |
| Document Number | 0000040518 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40518 |
| Name | M&T BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GETZVILLE, NY 14068 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,095.00 (+4.33%) | $248,600 (+443.98%) Land $49,400 Building $199,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,008.00 (+2.71%) | $45,700 (-) Land $8,200 Building $37,500 | $194,040 |
| 2023 | $1,955.00 | $45,700 Land $8,200 Building $37,500 |
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 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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: 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 |
| Also Mapped Here | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY |
| 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 427 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 |
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