New Castle County property record for 138 Couples Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,337 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-017.40-223 |
| Primary APN | 11-017.40-223 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 726 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 138 COUPLES DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-2390 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCTH |
| Legal Subdivision | EAGLE TRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 14814 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201629342 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Document Number | 0000069780 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231018-0069780 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 338 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Document Number | 0000016976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230316-0016976 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 345 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Document Number | 0000097907 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221012-0097907 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 350 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Document Number | 0000027755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220309-0027755 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Document Number | 0000028151 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 COUPLES DR NEWARK DE 197022390, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Document Number | 0000028151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28151 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 138 COUPLES DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Document Number | 0000028152 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 COUPLES DR NEWARK DE 197022390, NEWARK, DE 19702-2390 |
| Document Number | 0000028152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28152 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2050 |
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 | $3,337.00 (+40.8%) | $395,900 (+614.62%) Land $75,900 Building $320,000 | |
| 2024 | $289,170 | ||
| 2023 | $2,370.00 | $55,400 Land $7,800 Building $47,600 |
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 | 8 in force |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
| 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 172 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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