New Castle County property record for 70 Hempstead Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,965 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $504,265 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,870 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-036.10-023 |
| Primary APN | 11-036.10-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,965 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,577 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 70 HEMPSTEAD DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-7711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARMINGTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 14812 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-036.10-023
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2200 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PKWY, N514, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130-3747 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 07, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 04, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 04, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005101763 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014888 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 70 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711 |
| Document Number | 0000014888 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260227-0014888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 70 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2200 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PKWY APT N514, N514, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130-3747 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 07, 2021 |
| Property Address | 70 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711 |
| Document Number | 0000078313 |
| Map Reference | MF 20021017-0100043 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210707-0078313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 70 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711 |
| Document Number | 0000078317 |
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| Date | Jul 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210707-0078317 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 170 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2035 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,870.00 (+0.21%) | $603,300 (+437.22%) Land $131,800 Building $471,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,860.00 (+16.6%) | $112,300 (-) Land $15,200 Building $97,100 | $595,260 |
| 2023 | $4,168.00 | $112,300 Land $15,200 Building $97,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
Based on FCC filings for 155 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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