New Castle County property record for 551 Old Harmony Rd, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 936 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,347 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-017.10-315 |
| Primary APN | 09-017.10-315 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 551 OLD HARMONY RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-6955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEXINGTON SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 13800 |
551 Old Harmony Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 OLD HARMONY RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-6955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054507 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 551 OLD HARMONY RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-6955 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | SURETY LENDER SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000075321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231108-0075321 |
| Name | EMM LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Old Harmony Rd was $2,347.
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 | $2,347.00 | $336,900 Land $63,300 Building $273,600 | |
| 2024 | $254,250 | ||
| 2023 | $2,569.00 | $59,800 Land $10,400 Building $49,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Old Harmony Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1989–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 551 Old Harmony Rd is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 297 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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