131 Richards Ln, Newark, DE 19711 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 131 Richards Ln, Newark, DE 19711 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Architecture StyleTownhouse
Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Square Footage1,240 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$2,674.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-054.20-035

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,240 sqft Living Area
1st Floor620 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Architectural StyleTownhouse Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Depth X Width174 ft x 20 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address131 RICHARDS LN
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19711-5748
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionRICHARDS LANE
Legal Lot Number36
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract13700

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 08-054.20-035

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address131 RICHARDS LN, NEWARK, DE 19711-5748
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 28, 2023Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 14, 2020Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2023
Deed SaleMar 28, 2023
Prior SaleDec 14, 2020
Deed Doc Number202319801
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMar 28, 2023
Property Address131 RICHARDS LN, NEWARK, DE 19711-5748
Document Number0000019801
Map ReferenceMF 11760
Instrument DateMar 27, 2023
Instrument20230328-0019801
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 06, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address131 RICHARDS LN, NEWARK, DE 19711-5748

Mortgage

Document Number0000019805
DateMar 28, 2023
Instrument20230328-0019805
Lender
NameABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number0000019806
DateMar 28, 2023
Instrument20230328-0019806
Lender
NameDELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressDOVER, DE 19901
Agreement
TypeSecond Mortgage to Cover Down Payment
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateDec 14, 2020
Property Address131 RICHARDS LN, NEWARK, DE 19711-5748
Document Number0000113684
Map ReferenceMF 11760
Instrument DateDec 02, 2020
Instrument20201214-0113684
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address131 RICHARDS LN, NEWARK, DE 19711-5748

Mortgage

Document Number0000113688
DateDec 14, 2020
Instrument20201214-0113688
Lender
NamePIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,674.00 (+8.17%)$328,500 (+450.25%) Land $73,300 Building $255,200
2024$264,870
2023$2,472.00$59,700 Land $10,700 Building $49,000

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 5% of the US · above 22% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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