New Castle County property record for 42 Matthews Rd, Newark, DE 19713 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 936 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,271 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-027.20-126 |
| Primary APN | 09-027.20-126 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 42 MATTHEWS RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-2560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKSIDE PARK SEC M |
| Legal Block | M 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 362 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 09-027.20-126
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Nov 01, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 01, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201928335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 03, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018829 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 42 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560 |
| Document Number | 0000028335 |
| Map Reference | PL 67 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190418-0028335 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560 |
| Document Number | 0000028339 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190418-0028339 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Property Address | 42 MATTHEWS RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2560 |
| Document Number | 0000057657 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 57657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 491 GENDER RD NEWARK DE 197132828, NEWARK, DE 19713-2828 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,271.00 (+37.14%) | $278,200 (+597.24%) Land $58,800 Building $219,400 | |
| 2024 | $268,380 | ||
| 2023 | $1,656.00 | $39,900 Land $8,600 Building $31,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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