New Castle County property record for 274 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,383 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,836 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Oct 2020 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-025.00-314 |
| Primary APN | 18-025.00-314 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,383 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,383 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 837 sqft |
| Basement Area | 918 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 274 ORCHARD RD |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-5224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RS |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT IN WLY SIDE OF CONCRETE SIDEWALK ON WLY SIDE OF ORCHARD RD AT DIS OF 282 7/10 FT NLY FROM CENTER LINE OF PK PL |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWARK 31 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 14402 |
274 Orchard Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 274 ORCHARD RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-5224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202414459 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014459 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 274 ORCHARD RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-5224 |
| Document Number | 0000014459 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240307-0014459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 274 ORCHARD RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-5224 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 274 ORCHARD RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-5224 |
| Document Number | 0000091348 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201016-0091348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 274 ORCHARD RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-5224 |
| Document Number | 0000091352 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201016-0091352 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 274 Orchard Rd was $2,836.
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 | $2,836.00 | $405,400 Land $78,500 Building $326,900 | |
| 2024 | $435,870 | ||
| 2023 | $2,567.00 | $71,000 Land $15,800 Building $55,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 274 Orchard Rd 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 274 Orchard Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% 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 212 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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