23 Blue Jay Dr, Newark, DE 19713 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 23 Blue Jay Dr, Newark, DE 19713

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,452 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.39 acres (16,988 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$3,375 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18-043.00-064`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-043.00-064`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,452 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,282 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	16,988 sqft (0.39 acres)
Lot Dimensions	169 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	23 BLUE JAY DR
City	NEWARK
State	DE
Zip	19713-1226
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	18RT
Legal Subdivision	ARBOUR PARK SEC 7
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	NEWARK
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	14803

Owner

23 Blue Jay Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	23 BLUE JAY DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1226
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 19, 2022
Deed Sale	Apr 19, 2022
Deed Document Number	202242139
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2022
Property Address	23 BLUE JAY DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1226
Document Number	0000042139
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2022
Instrument	20220419-0042139
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 27, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	23 BLUE JAY DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1226

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042143
Date	Apr 19, 2022
Instrument	20220419-0042143

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Blue Jay Dr was $3,375.

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Municipality	Newark City
Unified School District	Christina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,375.00	$482,400 Land $90,200 Building $392,200
2024			$409,950
2023	$3,597.00	$99,500 Land $20,700 Building $78,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 23 Blue Jay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 23 Blue Jay Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,000 people · EPA ID DE0000630
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023
Lead	1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20