New Castle County property record for 1544 Smith Way, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba |
| Lot Size | 13.4 acres (584,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-012.00-072 |
| Primary APN | 11-012.00-072 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 584,140 sqft (13.4 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 1544 SMITH WAY |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 14813 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1544 SMITH WAY, NEWARK, DE 19702-2018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016596 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,994.00 (+24.07%) | $1,157,500 (+628.9%) Land $633,600 Building $523,900 |
| 2023 | $4,025.00 | $158,800 (-) Land $81,600 Building $77,200 |
| 2022 | $158,800 Land $81,600 Building $77,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 75 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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