712 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 712 Lehigh Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 918 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$2,354 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-031.00-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-031.00-009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area918 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area918 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address712 LEHIGH RD
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Zip19711-4998
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code18RS
Legal SubdivisionBINNS NEWARK HOMES
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEWARK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract14402

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of September 3, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address712 LEHIGH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4998
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 26, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Dec 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 26, 2026
Deed SaleAug 26, 2026
Prior SaleMar 2, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202665426
Prior Transfer DateNov 18, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000065426
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 26, 2026
Property Address712 LEHIGH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4998
Document Number0000065426
Instrument DateNov 18, 2024
Instrument202665426
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address712 LEHIGH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4998

Mortgage

Document Number0000065430,
DateAug 26, 2026
Instrument202665430
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term341 Months
DueJan 1, 2055
Interest
Max Rate-1%

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address712 LEHIGH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-4998
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000112205
DateDec 9, 2020
Instrument20201209-0112205
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueJan 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityNewark City
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,354.00 (+21.03%)$336,500 (+525.46%) Land $75,700 Building $260,800
2024$317,520
2023$1,945.00$53,800 Land $9,900 Building $43,900

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.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1999–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 8
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 3 claims

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemNEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 40,000 people · EPA ID DE0000630
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
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 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

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