1729 Mel Ln, Newark, DE 19713 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 1729 Mel Ln, Newark, DE 19713 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Square Footage2,539 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$399,990 (2020)
Tax Bill$5,779.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-028.30-116

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures14 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,539 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,133 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialFiberglass Roof
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1729 MEL LN
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19713-3047
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal SubdivisionCHESTNUT HILL PRESERVE
Legal Lot Number177
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3004
Census Tract14705

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 09-028.30-116

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1729 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 21, 2020Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NVR MORTGAGE FINANCE INC
May 01, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 20, 2017Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NVR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202070744
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

August 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 21, 2020
Property Address1729 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047
Document Number0000070744
Map ReferenceMF 20191030-0086860
Instrument DateAug 18, 2020
Instrument20200821-0070744
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1729 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047

Mortgage

Document Number0000070748
DateAug 21, 2020
Instrument20200821-0070748
Lender
NameNVR MORTGAGE FINANCE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2050

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMay 01, 2020
Property Address1729 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047
Document Number0000034136
Instrument DateApr 28, 2020
Instrument34136
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 08, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$5,300.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2500 WRANGLE HILL RD #210 BEAR DE 197013838, 210, BEAR, DE 19701-3838
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

November 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateNov 20, 2017
Property Address1729 MEL LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3047
Document Number0000060384
Instrument DateNov 17, 2017
Instrument60384
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 07, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$95,250.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2500 WRANGLE HILL RD #101 BEAR DE 197013840, 101, BEAR, DE 19701-3840
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number60385
DateNov 20, 2017
Instrument60385
Lender
NameNVR
AddressCHADDS FORD, PA 19317
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number60386,
DateNov 20, 2017
Instrument60386
Lender
NameNVR
Address2 CHRISTY DR # 301, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-9668
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$5,779.00 (+27.29%)$685,600 (+546.18%) Land $90,600 Building $595,000
2023$4,540.00$106,100 Land $10,500 Building $95,600

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 3% of the US · above 12% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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