55 Sanford Dr, Newark, DE 19713 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 55 Sanford Dr, Newark, DE 19713

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$434,900 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$3,108 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-005.40-050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-005.40-050

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,400 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,400 sqft
Basement Area1,050 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 89 ft wide
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address55 SANFORD DR
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19713-4041
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC6.5
Legal SubdivisionROBSCOTT MANOR SEC 2
Legal BlockN
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract14702

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address55 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 28, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FILO MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 29, 2025Deed, Transfer
GABJILL ENTERPRISES LLC
Dec 31, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC
Aug 3, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 28, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 28, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20266454
Prior Transfer DateJul 11, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000039334
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJan 28, 2026
Property Address55 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041
Document Number0000006454
Map ReferenceMF 798
Instrument DateJan 9, 2026
Instrument20260128-0006454
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address55 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041

Mortgage

Document Number0000006458
DateJan 28, 2026
Instrument20260128-0006458
Lender
NameFILO MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2056

September 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateSep 29, 2025
Property Address55 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041
Document Number0000069873
Map ReferenceMB 2335 PG 256
Instrument DateSep 26, 2025
Instrument20250929-0069873
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1 HAVERTOWN RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2314

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address53 SANDFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041

Mortgage

Document Number0000069877
DateSep 29, 2025
Instrument20250929-0069877
Lender
NameGABJILL ENTERPRISES LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateDec 31, 2018
Property Address55 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041
Document Number0000073244
Instrument DateDec 20, 2018
Instrument73244
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2019
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,625.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3 FERN CT NEWARK DE 197022886, NEWARK, DE 19702-2886

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 3, 2018
Property Address55 SANFORD DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-4041
Document Number0000039334
Instrument DateJul 11, 2018
Instrument39334
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1 HAVERTOWN RD NEWARK DE 197132314, NEWARK, DE 19713-2314

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$3,108.00 (+20.28%)$381,900 (+529.16%) Land $72,100 Building $309,800
2024$2,584.00 (+2.83%)$60,700 (-) Land $10,100 Building $50,600$291,150
2023$2,513.00$60,700 (-) Land $10,100 Building $50,600
2022$60,700 Land $10,100 Building $50,600

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.

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 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims12 (1999–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 12
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 3 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding From The Remnants Of, Sep 2004 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 5 claims

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 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 40,000 people · EPA ID DE0000630
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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