New Castle County property record for 440 Smith Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,976 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 4.88 acres (212,573 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,125,000 (May 2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-041.00-022 |
| Primary APN | 08-041.00-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,956 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 512 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 212,573 sqft (4.88 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 887 ft deep x 214 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 440 SMITH MILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-4203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | NELSON SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 13610 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 08-041.00-022
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 SMITH MILL RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 07, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 07, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 04, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202530242 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 440 SMITH MILL RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4203 |
| Document Number | 0000094145 |
| Map Reference | DR 8101848-2140 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 09, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220929-0094145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 440 SMITH MILL RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4203 |
| Document Number | 0000094149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220929-0094149 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $606,900 (+316.54%) Land $176,100 Building $430,800 | |
| 2024 | $846,000 | |
| 2023 | $145,700 Land $38,700 Building $107,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 116 locations within half a mile of this property.
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