New Castle County property record for 28 Laurel Ave, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Aug 1974) |
| Tax Bill | $1,609 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-054.30-107 |
| Primary APN | 08-054.30-107 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,132 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 28 LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-4797 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEVILLE PARK |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 46-49 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
28 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1974.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 LAUREL AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-4797 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1974 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1974 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 89 / 572 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Laurel Ave was $1,609 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $1,609.00 | $433,900 Land $73,300 Building $360,600 | |
| 2024 | $413,640 | ||
| 2023 | $1,862.00 (-72.27%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $65,000 (-) Land $10,000 Building $55,000 | |
| 2022 | $6,715.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $65,000 Land $10,000 Building $55,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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 risk around 28 Laurel Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | 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 151 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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