55 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 55 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage1,178 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
GarageDetached, 216 sqft
Last Sale$327,500 (2024)
Tax Bill$1,813.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-032.00-098

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,178 sqft Living Area
1st Floor634 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Depth X Width160 ft x 31 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area216 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address55 KELLS AVE
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19711-5159
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionPT L4 5
Legal SubdivisionWOLLASTON TRACT
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number104
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1029
Census Tract14502

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 18-032.00-098

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 4397, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-0397
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 09, 2021Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
ARTISANS BANK
Mar 29, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EDWARD J SOBOLEWSKI

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 01, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202448224
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateApr 09, 2021
Property Address55 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5159
Document Number0000041977
Instrument DateMar 25, 2021
Instrument20210409-0041977
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1101 MILLSTONE DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-1811

Mortgage

Document Number0000041981
DateApr 09, 2021
Instrument20210409-0041981
Lender
NameARTISANS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address55 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5159
Document Number0000015753
Instrument DateMar 29, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address55 KELLS AVE NEWARK DE 197115159, NEWARK, DE 19711-5159

Mortgage

Document Number0000015753
DateMar 30, 2017
Instrument15753
Lender
NameEDWARD J SOBOLEWSKI
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityNewark City
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$1,813.00 (+13.74%)$259,100 (+487.53%) Land $75,700 Building $183,400
2023$1,594.00$44,100 Land $9,600 Building $34,500

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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