New Castle County property record for 16 Chaucer Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,840 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-002.20-109 |
| Primary APN | 11-002.20-109 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 16 CHAUCER DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-2531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKSIDE PARK SEC C |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
16 Chaucer Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2006.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 CHAUCER DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000097296 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Chaucer Dr was $1,840 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $1,840.00 | $320,900 Land $60,700 Building $260,200 | |
| 2024 | $219,420 | ||
| 2023 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $39,900 Land $9,000 Building $30,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Chaucer Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1983–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Chaucer Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 569 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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