New Castle County property record for 5 Putnam Pl, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-034.20-062 |
| Primary APN | 09-034.20-062 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 PUTNAM PL |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-1438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | VARLANO |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 13906 |
5 Putnam Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PUTNAM PL, NEWARK, DE 19702-1438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021127203 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 PUTNAM PL, NEWARK, DE 19702-1438 |
| Document Number | 0000127203 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211103-0127203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 PUTNAM PL, NEWARK, DE 19702-1438 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 PUTNAM PL, NEWARK, DE 19702-1438 |
| Document Number | 0000098276 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210823-0098276 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 STRAFORD CT, 513, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-2117 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 BROOKMEADE RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-6701 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $372,600 Land $59,200 Building $313,400 | |
| 2024 | $315,810 | |
| 2023 | $60,600 Land $11,600 Building $49,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5 Putnam Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Putnam Pl 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 247 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 |
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