New Castle County property record for 256 Chapman Rd, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 78,792 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 6.69 acres (291,416 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $41,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Line of Credit Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-029.00-016 |
| Primary APN | 09-029.00-016 |
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| Units | 14 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 78,792 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 39,396 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 291,416 sqft (6.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 626 ft deep x 433 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 256 CHAPMAN RD |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-5499 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Description | BEG AT NAIL SET ON NLY SIDE OF SAID CHAPMAN RD BEING DISTANT 2 FOL DESC COURSES |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIV PLZA OFF PK 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 13906 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1125 OCEAN AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-4577 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit CANTOR COM'L R/E LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201540048 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 256 CHAPMAN RD, NEWARK, DE 19702-5499 |
| Document Number | 0000000468 |
| Map Reference | MF 6410 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20260105-0000468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 870 S GOVERNORS AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4108 |
| Document Number | 0000000472 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260105-0000472 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 256 CHAPMAN RD, NEWARK, DE 19702-5499 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 62462 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2362 NOSTRAND AVE #7 BROOKLYN NY 112103807, 7, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000062462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 62462 |
| Name | CANTOR COM'L R/E LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 E 59TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10022-1304 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,526.00 (-77.41%) | $9,697,300 (+124.6%) Land $1,471,800 Building $8,225,500 |
| 2024 | $183,849.00 (+1.83%) | $4,317,600 (-) Land $734,700 Building $3,582,900 |
| 2023 | $180,551.00 | $4,317,600 Land $734,700 Building $3,582,900 |
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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