5 James Ct, Newark, DE 19702 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 5 James Ct, Newark, DE 19702

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,337 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$35,000 (Nov 1981)
Tax Bill$2,083 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-043.20-071

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-043.20-071

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,337 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area707 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
Lot Dimensions104 ft deep x 19 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 JAMES CT
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19702-5125
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNCTH
Legal SubdivisionGLENDALE TOWNHOUSES
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract16301

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5 JAMES CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-5125
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 1981 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 1, 1981 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page116 / 102
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address5 JAMES CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-5125
Document Number0000011572
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 JAMES CT NEWARK DE 197025125, NEWARK, DE 19702-5125

Mortgage

Document Number0000011572
DateFeb 15, 2019
Instrument11572
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 14, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,083.00 (+34.13%)$256,000 (+582.67%) Land $57,500 Building $198,500
2024$213,390
2023$1,553.00$37,500 Land $5,300 Building $32,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1989–2004)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250

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