40 Matthews Rd, Newark, DE 19713 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 40 Matthews Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$228,800 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,284 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-027.20-127`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-027.20-127`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,080 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	860 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 99 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	40 MATTHEWS RD
City	NEWARK
State	DE
Zip	19713-2560
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NC6.5
Legal Subdivision	BROOKSIDE PARK SEC M
Legal Block	M 2
Legal Lot Number	361
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	NEWARK
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
Census Tract	14703

Owner

40 Matthews Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	40 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 20, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Mar 2, 2021	Deed, Transfer
Jan 19, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202160335
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	May 20, 2021
Property Address	40 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560
Document Number	0000060335
Map Reference	PL 3 PG 52
Instrument Date	May 19, 2021
Instrument	20210520-0060335
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560

Mortgage

Document Number	0000060339
Date	May 20, 2021
Instrument	20210520-0060339

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

March 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2021
Property Address	40 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560
Document Number	0000024655
Map Reference	PL 3 PG 52
Instrument Date	Feb 24, 2021
Instrument	20210302-0024655
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2021
Property Address	40 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560
Document Number	0000007624
Instrument Date	Dec 18, 2020
Instrument	7624
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 MATTHEWS RD NEWARK DE 197132560, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Matthews Rd was $2,284.

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	$2,284.00	$279,800 Land $58,800 Building $221,000
2024			$265,410
2023	$1,905.00	$45,900 Land $8,600 Building $37,300

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

FEMA maps place 40 Matthews Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 40 Matthews Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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	VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Apr 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 569 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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