New Castle County property record for 240 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,033 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $236,680 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,144 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-032.00-211 |
| Primary APN | 18-032.00-211 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,033 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,033 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 240 KELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-5110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RD |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLLASTON TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 175 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 14502 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | N1507 MEADOW RIDGE RD, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-2575 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202025130 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040436 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 240 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000059156 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200720-0059156 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 240 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000025130 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25130 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,917.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31 VILLANOVA CT NEWARK DE 197131138, NEWARK, DE 19713-1138 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,144.00 (+52.49%) | $306,500 (+687.92%) Land $58,500 Building $248,000 | |
| 2024 | $283,230 | ||
| 2023 | $1,406.00 | $38,900 Land $9,400 Building $29,500 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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 106 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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