New Castle County property record for 226 Romney Blvd, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,380 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-039.20-034 |
| Primary APN | 09-039.20-034 |
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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 | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| 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 | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 226 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 | 54 |
| 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.
226 Romney Blvd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2007.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 ROMNEY BLVD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2670 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200795580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Romney Blvd was $3,380.
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 | $3,380.00 | $400,000 Land $76,100 Building $323,900 | |
| 2024 | $330,480 | ||
| 2023 | $3,459.00 | $80,500 Land $15,300 Building $65,200 |
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 226 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 226 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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