New Castle County property record for 252 Whitherspoon Ln, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $119,900 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,591 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-033.00-028 |
| Primary APN | 18-033.00-028 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 694 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 19 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 252 WHITHERSPOON LN |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-3810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RR |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITECHAPEL SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 WHITHERSPOON LN, NEWARK, DE 19713-3810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201528033 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028315 |
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,591.00 (-2.39%) | $227,400 (+404.21%) Land $58,500 Building $168,900 | |
| 2024 | $158,040 | ||
| 2023 | $1,630.00 | $45,100 Land $7,300 Building $37,800 |
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 · 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 Record 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.
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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