New Castle County property record for 216 Romney Blvd, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,786 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-036.40-043 |
| Primary APN | 09-036.40-043 |
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| 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 | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 216 ROMNEY BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-2670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTINGTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 14706 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cooch's Bridge Historic District listed 1973 · 6 contributing resources · NRIS 73000528 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
216 Romney Blvd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1998.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 ROMNEY BLVD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2670 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2506 / 195 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Romney Blvd was $3,786.
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 | $3,786.00 | $448,100 Land $76,100 Building $372,000 | |
| 2024 | $341,190 | ||
| 2023 | $3,587.00 | $83,500 Land $15,300 Building $68,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 Romney Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1999–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Romney Blvd 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 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 183 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 |
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