New Castle County property record for 437 Walther Rd, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,578 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,145 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-038.00-026 |
| Primary APN | 09-038.00-026 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,578 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,578 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 329 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 437 WALTHER RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-2901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Description | BEG NWLY COR & CENTER LINE WALTHERS RD N 22 DEG 5 MINUTES W 180.40 FT FROM COR LANDS THORP ESTATE & G PAUL MURRAY |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLEN SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 13905 |
437 Walther Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 WALTHER RD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1993 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000083466 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 437 WALTHER RD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2901 |
| Document Number | 0000083466 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231214-0083466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 437 WALTHER RD, NEWARK, DE 19702-2901 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 437 Walther Rd was $1,145.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,145.00 | $375,100 Land $87,500 Building $287,600 | |
| 2024 | $189,000 | ||
| 2023 | $1,863.00 (+0.22%) | $45,000 (-) Land $13,100 Building $31,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,859.00 | $45,000 Land $13,100 Building $31,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 437 Walther Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 437 Walther Rd is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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.
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 |
| 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 387 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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