New Castle County property record for 251 Oakfield Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,016 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $33,500 (Jul 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $2,683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-006.40-068 |
| Primary APN | 11-006.40-068 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 251 OAKFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-2445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTTFIELD SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 193 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 14705 |
251 Oakfield Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1976.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 OAKFIELD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 93 / 17 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 251 OAKFIELD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 OAKFIELD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2445 |
| Document Number | 0000019327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260316-0019327 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 OAKFIELD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2445 |
| Document Number | 0000127601 |
| Map Reference | MB Z-93 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211103-0127601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 251 OAKFIELD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2445 |
| Document Number | 0000127605 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211103-0127605 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Oakfield Dr was $2,683.
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 | $2,683.00 | $318,300 Land $66,600 Building $251,700 | |
| 2024 | $262,440 | ||
| 2023 | $2,345.00 | $54,800 Land $12,100 Building $42,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Oakfield 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 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 251 Oakfield 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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 |
| 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 312 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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