New Castle County property record for 294 Curtis Ln, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,120 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 18-014.00-264 |
| Primary APN | 18-014.00-264 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,234 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 712 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Street Address | 294 CURTIS LN |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-3702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RS |
| Legal Description | BEG IN ELY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CURTIS LN THENCE N 9 DEG 8 MINUTES 10 SECONDS E ALONG ELY RIGHT OF WAY LINE LF 36.59 FT TO POINT |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIOTT SUBD |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 13610 |
294 Curtis Ln, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 302 CANNONS WAY, NEWARK, DE 19713-4055 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201629135 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045982 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 294 Curtis Ln was $2,120.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,120.00 | $303,000 Land $75,100 Building $227,900 |
| 2023 | $1,374.00 | $38,000 Land $7,500 Building $30,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 294 Curtis Ln in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1999–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 294 Curtis Ln is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 111 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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