New Castle County property record for 173 Melodic Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,296 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-022.20-144 |
| Primary APN | 09-022.20-144 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,606 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 173 MELODIC DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARMONY CREST SC III |
| Legal Lot Number | 458 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 14000 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004125481 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020087 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 173 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1948 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1948 |
| Document Number | 0000070913 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231023-0070913 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 173 MELODIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1948 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000073809 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200831-0073809 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
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 | $1,296.00 (-0.31%) | $318,700 (+407.48%) Land $60,100 Building $258,600 | |
| 2024 | $251,640 | ||
| 2023 | $1,300.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $62,800 Land $10,400 Building $52,400 |
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.
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 | 1 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 347 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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