303 Benham Ct, Newark, DE 19711 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 303 Benham Ct, Newark, DE 19711

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$242,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,899 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-042.40-165`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-042.40-165`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,740 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	880 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	148 ft deep x 21 ft wide
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	303 BENHAM CT
City	NEWARK
State	DE
Zip	19711-6010
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NCTH
Legal Subdivision	CLEARVIEW RIDGE
Legal Lot Number	50
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	NEWARK
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	13611

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	303 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6010
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 2, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
May 4, 2020	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
May 25, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM ALLIANT CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 19, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202034475
Prior Transfer Date	May 16, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000024830
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	303 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6010
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 18, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000126992
Date	Nov 2, 2021
Instrument	20211102-0126992

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2041

May 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	May 4, 2020
Property Address	303 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6010
Document Number	0000034475
Map Reference	MF 9190
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2020
Instrument	20200504-0034475
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4 N TOWNVIEW LN, 4, NEWARK, DE 19711-7417

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	303 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6010

Mortgage

Document Number	0000034479
Date	May 4, 2020
Instrument	20200504-0034479

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

May 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	May 25, 2018
Property Address	303 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6010
Document Number	0000024830
Map Reference	DOC9190
Instrument Date	May 16, 2018
Instrument	20180525-0024830
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021
Title Company	LENDERLIVE SETTLEMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	303 BENHAM CT, 303, NEWARK, DE 19711-6010

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	303 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6010

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024831
Date	May 25, 2018
Instrument	20180525-0024831

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.25%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.5%
Max Rate At Change	6.25%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	9.25%

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	$2,899.00 (-9.77%)	$344,000 (+358.06%) Land $66,200 Building $277,800
2024			$293,220
2023	$3,213.00	$75,100 Land $8,600 Building $66,500

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.

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	1 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

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 423 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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