211 Benham Ct, Newark, DE 19711 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 211 Benham Ct, Newark, DE 19711

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$250,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,951 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-042.40-161`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-042.40-161`

Interior

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	1,740 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	880 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1990
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	149 ft deep x 20 ft wide
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	211 BENHAM CT
City	NEWARK
State	DE
Zip	19711-6016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NCTH
Legal Subdivision	CLEARVIEW RIDGE
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	NEWARK
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	13611

Owner

211 Benham Ct is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1411 OLD WILMINGTON RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9233
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 4, 1991 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202316383
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 1, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000016383
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2023
Property Address	211 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6016
Document Number	0000016383
Map Reference	MF 8770
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2023
Instrument	20230315-0016383
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1411 OLD WILMINGTON RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9233

Mortgage

Document Number	0000016387
Date	Mar 15, 2023
Instrument	20230315-0016387

Lender

Name	DENISE WOLFE
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 211 Benham Ct was $2,951.

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Christina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,951.00	$350,100 Land $66,200 Building $283,900
2024			$259,020
2023		$75,100 Land $8,600 Building $66,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 211 Benham Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 211 Benham Ct 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 423 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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