New Castle County property record for 70 W Stephen Dr, Newark, DE 19713 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
| Square Footage | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,909.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 09-022.30-226 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,026 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 64 ft Depth x Width |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 70 W STEPHEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-1868 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT HILL ESTS 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 14100 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 09-022.30-226
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 W STEPHEN DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1868 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 04, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 08, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 08, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 08, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200555486 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 70 W STEPHEN DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1868 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000002932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210108-0002932 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 04, 2017 |
| Property Address | 70 W STEPHEN DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1868 |
| Document Number | 0000000432 |
| Map Reference | PL 3 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 20170104-0000432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 W STEPHEN DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1868 |
| Document Number | 0000000433 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 04, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170104-0000433 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2047 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina 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 | $2,909.00 (+46.33%) | $350,000 (+646.27%) Land $63,500 Building $286,500 | |
| 2024 | $284,670 | ||
| 2023 | $1,988.00 | $46,900 Land $8,600 Building $38,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 19% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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