New Castle County property record for 7 Ballad Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $197,517 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,324 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale Apr 2018 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-035.00-038 |
| Primary APN | 11-035.00-038 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 291 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 7 BALLAD DR |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-4501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELLEY FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 14812 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 7 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 18, 2018 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20187758 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4501 |
| Document Number | 0000020912 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20912 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 7 BALLAD DR NEWARK DE 197024501, NEWARK, DE 19702-4501 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4501 |
| Document Number | 0000018112 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18112 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7 BALLAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4501 |
| Document Number | 0000007758 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7758 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $197.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 301 COLLEGE ST #6 GREENVILLE SC 296012014, 6, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2014 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $401,500 (+519.6%) Land $97,800 Building $303,700 | ||
| 2024 | $353,160 | ||
| 2023 | $2,324.00 | $64,800 (-) Land $16,500 Building $48,300 | |
| 2022 | $64,800 Land $16,500 Building $48,300 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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