New Castle County property record for 23 Defoe Cir, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,193 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,429 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.30-227 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.30-227 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,193 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,193 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 23 DEFOE CIR |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-5301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | TAYLORTOWNE |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 14906 |
23 Defoe Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRUE ACCESS CAPITAL CORP |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202196797 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 23 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000096797 |
| Map Reference | MF 4188 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210818-0096797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 23 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5301 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000096801 |
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| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210818-0096801 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 23 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000109808 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 DEFOE CIR NEWARK DE 197025301, NEWARK, DE 19702-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000109808 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 109808 |
| Name | TRUE ACCESS CAPITAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W 10TH ST # 300, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1642 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 23 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000039128 |
| Map Reference | DOC4188 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180802-0039128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23 DEFOE CIR, NEWARK, DE 19702-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000039129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180802-0039129 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Defoe Cir was $2,429.
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 | $2,429.00 | $288,200 Land $50,700 Building $237,500 | |
| 2024 | $241,110 | ||
| 2023 | $1,883.00 | $44,000 Land $8,600 Building $35,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Defoe Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 3 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · 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.
The area around 23 Defoe Cir has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
| Also Mapped Here | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY |
| 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 427 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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