New Castle County property record for 229 Rhett Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,322 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $363,500 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,489 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-036.20-033 |
| Primary APN | 11-036.20-033 |
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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 | 2,322 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 167 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 229 RHETT DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-4631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADAMS RUN SEC 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-036.20-033
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 RHETT DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI MR COOPER |
| Jul 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 05, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 05, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 02, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20061390 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 229 RHETT DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4631 |
| Document Number | 0000018269 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 229 RHETT DR NEWARK DE 197024631, NEWARK, DE 19702-4631 |
| Document Number | 0000018269 |
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| Date | Mar 05, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18269 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
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| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 04, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 229 RHETT DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4631 |
| Document Number | 0000040399 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 229 RHETT DR NEWARK DE 197024631, NEWARK, DE 19702-4631 |
| Document Number | 0000040399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 09, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40399 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 08, 2048 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,489.00 (+25.99%) | $555,100 (+478.83%) Land $115,400 Building $439,700 | |
| 2024 | $449,190 | ||
| 2023 | $3,563.00 | $95,900 Land $15,300 Building $80,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148111, 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 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 147 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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