New Castle County property record for 12 Lawrence Ave, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 450 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-055.10-065 |
| Primary APN | 08-055.10-065 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 450 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 12 LAWRENCE AVE |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-7216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEIKIN PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 92-95 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIKE CREEK-CENTRAL KIRKWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 13608 |
12 Lawrence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 LAWRENCE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-7216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 202410829 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009951 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12 LAWRENCE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-7216 |
| Document Number | 0000010829 |
| Map Reference | DD V VOL 32 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240221-0010829 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 29, 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 | 12 LAWRENCE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-7216 |
| Document Number | 0000010833 |
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| Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240221-0010833 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0000010834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240221-0010834 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12 LAWRENCE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-7216 |
| Document Number | 0000038709 |
| Map Reference | DD V VOL 32 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230614-0038709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2507 W 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19806-1101 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12 LAWRENCE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-7216 |
| Document Number | 0000009951 |
| Map Reference | VOL 32 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20240215-0009951 |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Lawrence Ave was $2,679.
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 | $2,679.00 | $329,100 Land $75,300 Building $253,800 | |
| 2024 | $248,760 | ||
| 2023 | $1,909.00 | $46,100 (-) Land $8,500 Building $37,600 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $46,100 Land $8,500 Building $37,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Lawrence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · other causes |
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.
The area around 12 Lawrence Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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