New Castle County property record for 229 E Seneca Dr, Newark, DE 19702 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,210 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,928 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-025.10-141 |
| Primary APN | 09-025.10-141 |
|---|
| 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 | 2,210 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 229 E SENECA DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-1929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | THE WOODS SEC II |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 110 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 13800 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 09-025.10-141
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 E SENECA DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 06, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048624 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 229 E SENECA DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229E E SENECA DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000076553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231114-0076553 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 342 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 229 E SENECA DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 E SENECA DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000046999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230717-0046999 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 346 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 06, 2022 |
| Property Address | 229 E SENECA DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000038011 |
| Map Reference | MF 4397 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220406-0038011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 E SENECA DR, 229, NEWARK, DE 19702-1929 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 E SENECA DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000038015 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220406-0038015 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,928.00 (+0.9%) | $430,200 (+368.63%) Land $73,200 Building $357,000 | |
| 2024 | $338,040 | ||
| 2023 | $2,902.00 | $91,800 Land $13,300 Building $78,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030138003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 63 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 63 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024, river or lake flooding |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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