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260 Delaplane Ave, Newark, DE 19711 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 260 Delaplane Ave, Newark, DE 19711

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,219 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$166,000 (Jun 2001)
Tax Bill$3,194 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
Mar 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-054.00-053

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-054.00-053

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,219 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,219 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Lot Dimensions194 ft deep x 112 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address260 DELAPLANE AVE
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19711-4718
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC21
Legal SubdivisionDELAPLANE MANOR
Legal BlockN
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract13700

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 08-054.00-053

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address260 DELAPLANE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4718
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 09, 2022Deed, Transfer
Mar 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Nov 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
May 02, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 18, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 18, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200147635
Last Transfer DateApr 25, 2018
Transfer Doc0000020932
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMay 09, 2022
Property Address260 DELAPLANE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4718
Document Number0000049198
Map ReferenceMF 2008
Instrument DateMay 04, 2022
Instrument20220509-0049198
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address260 DELAPLANE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4718

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address260 DELAPLANE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4718
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000029680
DateMar 12, 2021
Instrument20210312-0029680
Lender
NamePIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEWARK, DE 19711
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueApr 01, 2041

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address260 DELAPLANE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4718
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address260 DELAPLANE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4718

Mortgage

Document Number0000106798
DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument20201125-0106798
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term330 Months
DueMay 01, 2048

May 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMay 02, 2018
Property Address260 DELAPLANE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4718
Document Number0000020932
Map ReferenceDOC2008
Instrument DateApr 25, 2018
Instrument20180502-0020932
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address260 DELAPLANE AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4718

Mortgage

Document Number0000020933
DateMay 02, 2018
Instrument20180502-0020933
Lender
NamePIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,194.00 (+0.44%)$392,400 (+410.94%) Land $81,800 Building $310,600
2024$384,930
2023$3,180.00$76,800 (-) Land $11,200 Building $65,600
2022$76,800 Land $11,200 Building $65,600

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030137003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 151 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000630, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemNEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 40,000 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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