New Castle County property record for 240 Whitechapel Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 6.07 acres (264,409 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $217,800 (Oct 2004) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-027.00-008 |
| Primary APN | 18-027.00-008 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 264,409 sqft (6.07 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 612 ft deep x 227 ft wide |
| Street Address | 240 WHITECHAPEL DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-3811 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RR |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWARK SENIOR CENTER |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
240 Whitechapel Dr, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2004.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 390, NEWARK, DE 19715-0390 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1982 |
| Deed Document Number | 2004108240 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $789,100 Land $789,100 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $92,400 Land $92,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 240 Whitechapel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1983–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 240 Whitechapel Dr is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 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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