New Castle County property record for 720 Academy St, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 10 ba · 7,216 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,974 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-032.00-111 |
| Primary APN | 18-032.00-111 |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 10 Baths |
| Half Baths | 6 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 35 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,216 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,080 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 720 ACADEMY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-5104 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RD |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLLASTON TRACT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 P 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 14502 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 DEAN DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-8545 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Mar 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 720 ACADEMY ST, NEWARK, DE 19711-5104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000001834 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170111-0001834 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 720 ACADEMY ST, NEWARK, DE 19711-5104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000010523 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180305-0010523 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 720 ACADEMY ST, NEWARK, DE 19711-5104 |
| Document Number | 0000008093 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $13,750.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 100 DEAN DR NEWARK DE 197118545, NEWARK, DE 19711-8545 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,974.00 (-26.99%) | $853,800 (+277.29%) Land $79,400 Building $774,400 |
| 2023 | $8,183.00 | $226,300 Land $12,100 Building $214,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,000 people · EPA ID DE0000630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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, 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 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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