New Castle County property record for 161 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,521 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Second Mortgage May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-024.00-190 |
| Primary APN | 18-024.00-190 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 161 MADISON DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-4405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RR |
| Legal Subdivision | CASSELBERRY HOMES IN |
| Legal Lot Number | 361 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 14403 |
161 Madison Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 MADISON DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-4405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL LLC |
| May 6, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201933528 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 161 MADISON DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-4405 |
| Document Number | 0000028209 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230502-0028209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 161 MADISON DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-4405 |
| Document Number | 0000028213 |
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| Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230502-0028213 |
| Name | GUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 161 MADISON DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-4405 |
| Document Number | 0000033528 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 33528 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9415 JET LN #7 EASTON MD 216019503, 7, EASTON, MD 21601-9503 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Madison Dr was $1,521.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,521.00 | $217,400 Land $75,700 Building $141,700 | |
| 2024 | $177,660 | ||
| 2023 | $1,319.00 (+1.07%) | $36,500 (-) Land $5,900 Building $30,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,305.00 | $36,500 Land $5,900 Building $30,600 |
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 161 Madison 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 161 Madison Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,000 people · EPA ID DE0000630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 501 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 |
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