New Castle County property record for 14 Ballad Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,463 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-035.00-050 |
| Primary APN | 11-035.00-050 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 266 ft deep x 183 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 14 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 | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| 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.
14 Ballad Dr is held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202588697 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038704 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 14 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
| Document Number | 0000033296 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 14 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 14 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
| Document Number | 0000088697 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251209-0088697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Title Company | KIRCH TITLE SERVICES INC, KIRSH TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 14 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
| Document Number | 0000088701 |
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| Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251209-0088701 |
| Name | DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 14 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
| Document Number | 0000038704 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230614-0038704 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 14 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4527 |
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 | $408,700 (+398.41%) Land $94,900 Building $313,800 | ||
| 2024 | $1,463.00 (+26.45%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $82,000 (-) Land $16,300 Building $65,700 | $422,910 |
| 2023 | $1,157.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $82,000 Land $16,300 Building $65,700 |
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 14 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 14 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 |
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| 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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