New Castle County property record for 256 Romney Blvd, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-039.20-019 |
| Primary APN | 09-039.20-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 256 ROMNEY BLVD |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-2670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTINGTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 14706 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cooch's Bridge Historic District listed 1973 · 6 contributing resources · NRIS 73000528 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 256 ROMNEY BLVD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2670 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 31, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202592650 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 256 ROMNEY BLVD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2670 |
| Document Number | 0000092650 |
| Map Reference | MF 10591 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251231-0092650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 256 ROMNEY BLVD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2670 |
| Document Number | 0000092654 |
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| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251231-0092654 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 256 ROMNEY BLVD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2670 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005010 |
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| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210112-0005010 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 256 ROMNEY BLVD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2670 |
| Document Number | 0000028680 |
| Map Reference | PL 10591 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190422-0028680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| 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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| Address | 256 ROMNEY BLVD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2670 |
| Document Number | 0000028684 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190422-0028684 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
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 | $4,038.00 (+0.95%) | $477,900 (+425.74%) Land $76,100 Building $401,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,000.00 (+2.43%) | $90,900 (-) Land $15,700 Building $75,200 | $337,950 |
| 2023 | $3,905.00 | $90,900 Land $15,700 Building $75,200 |
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1999–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 183 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 |
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