6 Orchid Ct, Newark, DE 19702 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 6 Orchid Ct, Newark, DE 19702

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,647 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$107,250 (Jun 2008)
Tax Bill	$2,984 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-034.40-145`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-034.40-145`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,647 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	958 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)
Lot Dimensions	111 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6 ORCHID CT
City	NEWARK
State	DE
Zip	19702-6106
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NC6.5
Legal Subdivision	RAINTREE VILLAGE
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	UPPER CHRISTIANA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	13905

Owner

6 Orchid Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2008.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	6 ORCHID CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-6106
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 2, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 2, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 17, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200837809
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2022
Property Address	6 ORCHID CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-6106
Document Number	0000090704
Map Reference	MF 7667
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2022
Instrument	20220916-0090704
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	6 ORCHID CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-6106

Mortgage

Document Number	0000090708
Date	Sep 16, 2022
Instrument	20220916-0090708

Lender

Name	GATEWAY FIRST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 6 Orchid Ct was $2,984.

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Christina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,984.00	$366,600 Land $60,500 Building $306,100
2024			$322,110
2023	$2,774.00	$67,000 (-) Land $11,900 Building $55,100
2022		$67,000 Land $11,900 Building $55,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 6 Orchid Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2020)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2020 · Tropical Storm Isaias

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

Wildfire risk around 6 Orchid Ct 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 192 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20