New Castle County property record for 256 Oakfield Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,816 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-006.40-037 |
| Primary APN | 11-006.40-037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 508 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 256 OAKFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-2451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTTFIELD SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 338 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 14705 |
256 Oakfield Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 OAKFIELD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201126407 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 256 OAKFIELD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2451 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000094154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201023-0094154 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Oakfield Dr was $2,816.
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 | $2,816.00 | $334,100 Land $66,200 Building $267,900 | |
| 2024 | $272,340 | ||
| 2023 | $2,392.00 | $55,900 Land $11,300 Building $44,600 |
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 256 Oakfield Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 256 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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