New Castle County property record for 1703 Mel Ln, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-003.30-152 |
| Primary APN | 11-003.30-152 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,332 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 484 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1703 MEL LN |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-3047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT HILL PRESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 14705 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1703 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NVR MORTGAGE FINANCE INC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NVR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1703 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047 |
| Document Number | 0000035045 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20191030-0086860 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210324-0035045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2021 |
| 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 1703 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047 |
| Document Number | 0000035049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210324-0035049 |
| Name | NVR MORTGAGE FINANCE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1703 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047 |
| Document Number | 0000101615 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 101615 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,750.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2500 WRANGLE HILL RD #210 BEAR DE 197013838, 210, BEAR, DE 19701-3838 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1703 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047 |
| Document Number | 0000060384 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 60384 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $95,250.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2500 WRANGLE HILL RD #101 BEAR DE 197013840, 101, BEAR, DE 19701-3840 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 60385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 60385 |
| Name | NVR |
|---|---|
| Address | CHADDS FORD, PA 19317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 60386, |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 60386 |
| Name | NVR |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 CHRISTY DR # 301, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-9668 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $3,891.00 (+9.02%) | $461,600 (+453.48%) Land $90,100 Building $371,500 | |
| 2024 | $369,000 | ||
| 2023 | $3,569.00 | $83,400 Land $7,400 Building $76,000 |
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 · 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 | 2 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 | 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 310 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 |
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