New Castle County property record for 2940 Old County Rd, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 730 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 12.1 acres (528,383 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,484 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-036.00-017 |
| Primary APN | 11-036.00-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 730 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 528,383 sqft (12.1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 2940 OLD COUNTY RD |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-4604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 802 BRANT DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-8905 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201761939 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013294 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 2940 OLD COUNTY RD, NEWARK, DE 19702-4604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000122560 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211022-0122560 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2940 OLD COUNTY RD, NEWARK, DE 19702-4604 |
| Document Number | 0000013294 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13294 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 802 BRANT DR NEW CASTLE DE 197208905, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-8905 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2940 OLD COUNTY RD, NEWARK, DE 19702-4604 |
| Document Number | 0000061939 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 61939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23 CHIPPENDALE CIR NEWARK DE 197133824, NEWARK, DE 19713-3824 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,484.00 (+163.26%) | $625,600 (+810.63%) Land $300,800 Building $324,800 | |
| 2024 | $370,620 | ||
| 2023 | $2,463.00 | $68,700 Land $48,400 Building $20,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.02% 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.
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 |
| 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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