New Castle County property record for 5 Ferncliff Rd, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,657 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-015.40-027 |
| Primary APN | 09-015.40-027 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 956 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 FERNCLIFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-5510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINDY HILLS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 G |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 14200 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 614 LEHIGH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4937 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202575104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 FERNCLIFF RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-5510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000075109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251016-0075109 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5 FERNCLIFF RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-5510 |
| Document Number | 0000075104 |
| Map Reference | MF 656 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251016-0075104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 FERNCLIFF RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-5510 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 614 LEHIGH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4937 |
| Document Number | 0000075108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251016-0075108 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
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 | $318,700 (+410.74%) Land $75,100 Building $243,600 | ||
| 2024 | $2,657.00 (+2.83%) | $62,400 (-) Land $11,800 Building $50,600 | $334,710 |
| 2023 | $2,584.00 | $62,400 Land $11,800 Building $50,600 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding From The Remnants Of |
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 | 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.
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 355 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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