New Castle County property record for 20 Matthews Rd, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 860 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $248,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,318 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-002.20-288 |
| Primary APN | 11-002.20-288 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 860 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 20 MATTHEWS RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-2558 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKSIDE PARK SEC M |
| Legal Lot Number | 419 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
20 Matthews Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2558 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202296862 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2558 |
| Document Number | 0000096862 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20130718 0046742 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221007-0096862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 20 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2558 |
| Document Number | 0000096867 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221007-0096867 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OF |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0000096866 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221007-0096866 |
| Name | HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Matthews Rd was $2,318.
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 | $2,318.00 | $284,000 Land $58,800 Building $225,200 | |
| 2024 | $256,860 | ||
| 2023 | $1,872.00 | $45,100 Land $8,600 Building $36,500 |
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 20 Matthews Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 20 Matthews Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 569 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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