New Castle County property record for 5 Capitol Pl, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,885 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-060.10-004 |
| Primary APN | 08-060.10-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 147 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 CAPITOL PL |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-4703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Description | L89 THRU 94 |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAPLANE MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 89-94 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CAPITOL PL, NEWARK, DE 19711-4703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202125200 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060448 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 CAPITOL PL, NEWARK, DE 19711-4703 |
| Document Number | 0000025200 |
| Map Reference | MF 180 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210303-0025200 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 | 5 CAPITOL PL, NEWARK, DE 19711-4703 |
| Document Number | 0000025204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210303-0025204 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
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 | $2,885.00 (+20.56%) | $354,500 (+513.32%) Land $82,300 Building $272,200 | |
| 2024 | $308,250 | ||
| 2023 | $2,393.00 | $57,800 Land $11,300 Building $46,500 |
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.
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 | 2 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.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,000 people · EPA ID DE0000630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 151 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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