New Castle County property record for 53 Sanford Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,082 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-005.40-049 |
| Primary APN | 11-005.40-049 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 53 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 | 22 |
| 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 | 53 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201916417 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000121436 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 53 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000026858 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230427-0026858 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUE BELL, PA 19422 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 53 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000103248 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191219-0103248 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 53 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000059078 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200720-0059078 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Document Number | 0000016417 |
| Map Reference | PL 798 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190306-0016417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 ABBEY RD, 22, NEWARK, DE 19702-8604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Document Number | 0000016421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190306-0016421 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041 |
| Document Number | 0000063461 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 63461 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,255.02 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 ABBEY RD NEWARK DE 197028604, NEWARK, DE 19702-8604 |
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 | $3,082.00 (+13.48%) | $378,600 (+477.13%) Land $72,100 Building $306,500 | |
| 2024 | $321,930 | ||
| 2023 | $2,716.00 | $65,600 Land $10,300 Building $55,300 |
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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