New Castle County property record for 157 Melodic Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-022.20-160 |
| Primary APN | 09-022.20-160 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 157 MELODIC DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-1947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARMONY CREST SC III |
| Legal Lot Number | 478 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 14000 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Grant Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOUSING AUTH |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Oct 6, 2017 | Grant Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED BK |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201810508 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019024 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000019277 |
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| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220215-0019277 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Document Number | 0000019024 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19024 |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3000 APPLE BROOK LN OAKTON VA 221241842, OAKTON, VA 22124-1842 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Document Number | 0000010510 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 MELODIC DR NEWARK DE 197131947, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Document Number | 0000010510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10510 |
| Name | HOUSING AUTH |
|---|---|
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Document Number | 0000010508 |
| Map Reference | DOC 8957 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180305-0010508 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Document Number | 0000010509 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180305-0010509 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0000010510 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180305-0010510 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Document Number | 0000052057 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 52057 |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1813 N FRANKLIN ST WILMINGTON DE 198023828, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-3828 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Document Number | 0000037584 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4023 KENNETT PIKE #256 WILMINGTON DE 198072018, 256, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-2018 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36965 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3000 APPLE BROOK LN OAKTON VA 221241842, OAKTON, VA 22124-1842 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000036965 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36965 |
| Name | UNITED BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 4221 WALNEY RD # 4TH, CHANTILLY, VA 20151-2987 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 157 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1947 |
| Document Number | 0000033013 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8665 E HARTFORD DR #200 SCOTTSDALE AZ 852557807, 200, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255-7807 |
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 | $2,543.00 (+10.85%) | $312,500 (+464.08%) Land $60,100 Building $252,400 | |
| 2024 | $233,280 | ||
| 2023 | $2,294.00 | $55,400 Land $10,700 Building $44,700 |
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.
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 | 1 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 347 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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