New Castle County property record for 51 Sanford Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,163 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,911 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Oct 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-005.40-048 |
| Primary APN | 11-005.40-048 |
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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 | 2,163 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 51 SANFORD DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-4041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBSCOTT MANOR SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | N |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 14702 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Correction Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20169107 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 51 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Document Number | 0000008304 |
| Map Reference | MF 798 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210120-0008304 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 51 STANFORD DRIVE, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Document Number | 0000008308 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210120-0008308 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000008309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210120-0008309 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 51 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Document Number | 0000090036 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 90036 |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 51 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Document Number | 0000081235 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 81235 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $2,911.00 (+11.75%) | $357,600 (+468.52%) Land $72,100 Building $285,500 | |
| 2024 | $350,910 | ||
| 2023 | $2,605.00 | $62,900 Land $10,300 Building $52,600 |
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 85 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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