New Castle County property record for 55 Hidden Valley Dr, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,220 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,459 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 18-048.00-005 |
| Primary APN | 18-048.00-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,830 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 410 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 55 HIDDEN VALLEY DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-7463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RH |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTIANSTEAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 14302 |
55 Hidden Valley Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2009.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 HIDDEN VALLEY DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-7463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055135 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 55 HIDDEN VALLEY DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-7463 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000101264 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210830-0101264 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Hidden Valley Dr was $4,459.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,459.00 | $637,300 Land $146,600 Building $490,700 | |
| 2024 | $576,810 | ||
| 2023 | $5,301.00 | $146,600 Land $23,800 Building $122,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Hidden Valley Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 risk around 55 Hidden Valley Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 269 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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