28 Dolphin Dr, Newark, DE 19702 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 28 Dolphin Dr, Newark, DE 19702

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.75 acres (32,670 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$252,500 (Sep 2010)
Tax Bill	$3,583 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Second Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-031.00-195`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-031.00-195`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,708 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,036 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	32,670 sqft (0.75 acres)
Lot Dimensions	308 ft deep x 118 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	960 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	28 DOLPHIN DR
City	NEWARK
State	DE
Zip	19702-4767
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NC21
Legal Subdivision	MELODY MEADOWS II
Legal Lot Number	32
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	GLASGOW
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	14812

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed Area	Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	28 DOLPHIN DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4767
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 2, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK
Mar 25, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HOME BANK
Nov 6, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) ADMIRALS BANK
Aug 7, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 20, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201051928
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	28 DOLPHIN DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4767
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000074094
Date	Nov 2, 2023
Instrument	20231102-0074094

Lender

Name	DISCOVER BANK
Type	Bank
Address	GREENWOOD, DE 19950

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2053

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	28 DOLPHIN DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4767
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000034142
Date	Mar 25, 2022
Instrument	20220325-0034142

Lender

Name	FIRST HOME BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SEMINOLE, FL 33772

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	28 DOLPHIN DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4767
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000058020
Date	Nov 6, 2017
Instrument	20171106-0058020

Lender

Name	ADMIRALS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	237 Months
Due	Jul 31, 2037

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	28 DOLPHIN DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4767
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000039946
Date	Aug 7, 2018
Instrument	20180807-0039946

Lender

Name	ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ABERDEEN, MD 21001

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	239 Months
Due	Jul 25, 2038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Christina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,583.00 (+0.14%)	$440,200 (+409.49%) Land $106,900 Building $333,300
2024			$361,350
2023	$3,578.00	$86,400 Land $16,000 Building $70,400

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.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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