New Castle County property record for 679 Brook Dr, Newark, DE 19713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,948 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-044.00-093 |
| Primary APN | 18-044.00-093 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,570 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 679 BROOK DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-1307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18OFD |
| Legal Subdivision | SILVERBROOK SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 C |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 14402 |
679 Brook Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2010.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 679 BROOK DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059120 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 679 Brook Dr was $1,948.
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 | $1,948.00 | $349,900 Land $73,000 Building $276,900 | |
| 2024 | $265,770 | ||
| 2023 | $1,510.00 | $55,600 Land $10,300 Building $45,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 679 Brook Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1999–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · 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.
The area around 679 Brook Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 193 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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