New Castle County property record for 173 N Hunter Forge Rd, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,813 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-004.40-030 |
| Primary APN | 11-004.40-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 173 N HUNTER FORGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC10 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILL OF SANDY BRAE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 14803 |
173 N Hunter Forge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 N HUNTER FORGE RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200482185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 N Hunter Forge Rd was $3,813, down 88.1% from the year before.
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 | $3,813.00 (-88.15%) | $468,500 (+619.66%) Land $131,900 Building $336,600 | |
| 2024 | $32,166.00 (+18.78%) | $65,100 (-) Land $21,100 Building $44,000 | $309,690 |
| 2023 | $27,081.00 (+15.74%) | $65,100 (-) Land $21,100 Building $44,000 | |
| 2022 | $23,398.00 | $65,100 Land $21,100 Building $44,000 |
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 173 N Hunter Forge Rd 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1989 · river or lake flooding |
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 173 N Hunter Forge Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 147 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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