New Castle County property record for 172 Darling St, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,677 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-041.10-413 |
| Primary APN | 09-041.10-413 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 172 DARLING ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-3762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCTH |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER WALK |
| Legal Lot Number | 144 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 13903 |
172 Darling St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2015.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 DARLING ST, NEWARK, DE 19702-3762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151090000990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2869 / 210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 172 DARLING ST, NEWARK, DE 19702-3762 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000072842 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251008-0072842 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 172 DARLING ST, NEWARK, DE 19702-3762 |
| Document Number | 0000052850 |
| Map Reference | MF13262 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200629-0052850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 172 DARLING ST, NEWARK, DE 19702-3762 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000052854 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200629-0052854 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Darling St was $2,677.
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 | $2,677.00 | $317,600 Land $66,200 Building $251,400 | |
| 2024 | $257,670 | ||
| 2023 | $2,524.00 | $59,000 Land $9,100 Building $49,900 |
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 172 Darling St 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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.
Wildfire risk around 172 Darling St 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 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 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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