New Castle County property record for 5 Gelley Ct, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,519 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,579 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-037.40-098 |
| Primary APN | 09-037.40-098 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,519 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,366 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 179 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 GELLEY CT |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-2817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | SALEM WOODS PH I |
| Legal Lot Number | 133 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 13903 |
5 Gelley Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1996.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 GELLEY CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-2817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2162 / 22 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 GELLEY CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-2817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 GELLEY CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-2817 |
| Document Number | 0000084942 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231221-0084942 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2063 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Gelley Ct was $3,579.
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 | $3,579.00 | $447,500 Land $81,000 Building $366,500 | |
| 2024 | $357,750 | ||
| 2023 | $3,599.00 | $84,100 Land $17,000 Building $67,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Gelley Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Gelley Ct 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 99.1% 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 | 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 388 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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