New Castle County property record for 216 Mercury Rd, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,209 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,433 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Line of Credit May 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-024.10-039 |
| Primary APN | 08-024.10-039 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,209 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,209 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,155 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 275 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 216 MERCURY RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-3037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH STAR SEC B |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 13505 |
216 Mercury Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2008.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 MERCURY RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-3037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| May 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WSFS MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047251 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 216 MERCURY RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-3037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 MERCURY RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000069724 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210614-0069724 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 216 MERCURY RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-3037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025012 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180529-0025012 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 216 MERCURY RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000010090 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 MERCURY RD NEWARK DE 197113037, NEWARK, DE 19711-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000010090 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10090 |
| Name | WSFS MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | WAYNE, PA 19087 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 23, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Mercury Rd was $4,433.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,433.00 | $559,900 Land $145,400 Building $414,500 | |
| 2024 | $583,470 | ||
| 2023 | $3,810.00 | $116,900 Land $27,900 Building $89,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 Mercury Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2004 · rainfall accumulation |
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 216 Mercury Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 |
| 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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 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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