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689 E Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 689 E Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details14,292 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size5.14 acres (223,898 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Tax Bill$10,371 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Transfer
Mar 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-028.00-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-028.00-006

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area14,292 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area14,292 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeConcrete
Lot Area223,898 sqft (5.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions844 ft deep x 222 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address689 E CHESTNUT HILL RD
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19713-1827
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCN
Legal DescriptionBEG ON SELY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OGLETOWN-CHESTNUT HILL RD DISTANT SELY 40 FT FROM CENTER LINE THEREOF
Legal SubdivisionAUGUSTA SQUARE
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract14705

Owner

689 E Chestnut Hill Rd, a commercial property, is held in a trust since March 2021.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 476, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966-0476
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 12, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 12, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 13, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 1, 1988
Deed SaleFeb 1, 1988
Deed Book / Page670 / 279
Last Transfer DateMar 1, 2021
Transfer Doc0000029970
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMar 12, 2021
Property Address689 E CHESTNUT HILL RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-1827
Document Number0000029970
Instrument DateMar 1, 2021
Instrument20210312-0029970
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address525 CARDINAL DR, DRESHER, PA 19025-1905

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMar 12, 2021
Property Address689 E CHESTNUT HILL RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-1827
Document Number0000029966
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2021
Instrument20210312-0029966
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address3 SILVER MAPLE DR, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-2852
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJan 13, 2021
Property Address689 E CHESTNUT HILL RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-1827
Document Number0000005053
Instrument DateMay 12, 2020
Instrument5053
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 3, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address3 SILVER MAPLE DR DOYLESTOWN PA 189012852, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-2852

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 689 E Chestnut Hill Rd was $10,371.

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 Value
2025$10,371.00$2,422,000 Land $1,182,200 Building $1,239,800
2023$23,371.00$558,900 Land $84,100 Building $474,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 689 E Chestnut Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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 689 E Chestnut Hill Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemVEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC
private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
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 252 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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