New Castle County property record for 16 Sonnet Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,049 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,409 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-035.00-073 |
| Primary APN | 11-035.00-073 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,049 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,049 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 245 ft deep x 162 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 | 16 SONNET DR |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-4525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELLEY FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| 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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SONNET DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THIOKOL-ELKTON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 20185184 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 SONNET DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000062637 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662637 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 SONNET DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000062637, |
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| Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662637 |
| Name | THIOKOL-ELKTON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 118 Months |
| Due | Jun 9, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16 SONNET DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000005184 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180131-0005184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | 16 SONNET DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000005185 |
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| Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180131-0005185 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
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 | $3,409.00 (+24.69%) | $439,200 (+471.13%) Land $97,400 Building $341,800 | |
| 2024 | $345,420 | ||
| 2023 | $2,734.00 | $76,900 Land $16,500 Building $60,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 0.03% 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 46 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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