508 Benham Ct, Newark, DE 19711 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 508 Benham Ct, Newark, DE 19711

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$245,500 (Apr 2006)
Tax Bill$3,145 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-042.40-200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-042.40-200

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,688 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area856 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address508 BENHAM CT
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19711-6014
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNCTH
Legal SubdivisionCLEARVIEW RIDGE
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract13611

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address508 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6014
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 22, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200632624
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJan 27, 2020
Property Address508 BENHAM CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-6014
Document Number0000007151
Instrument DateJan 24, 2020
Instrument7151
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$5,750.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address508 BENHAM CT NEWARK DE 197116014, NEWARK, DE 19711-6014

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$374,800 (+409.93%) Land $66,200 Building $308,600
2024$282,240
2023$3,145.00$73,500 (-) Land $8,300 Building $65,200
2022$73,500 Land $8,300 Building $65,200

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.

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
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 423 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
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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