78 Hempstead Dr, Newark, DE 19702 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 78 Hempstead Dr, Newark, DE 19702

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,204 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$471,500 (Jun 2008)
Tax Bill	$5,259 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-031.30-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-031.30-021`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	16 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,204 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,777 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	78 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	116
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	GLASGOW
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	14812

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	78 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 10, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
Nov 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
May 17, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 15, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200841858
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	78 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028082
Date	Mar 10, 2022
Instrument	20220310-0028082

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	299 Months
Due	Feb 18, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	78 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000107869
Date	Nov 30, 2020
Instrument	20201130-0107869

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2035

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	78 HEMPSTEAD DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-7711
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023446
Date	May 17, 2018
Instrument	2018051-70023446

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	299 Months
Due	Apr 23, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,259.00 (+18.1%)	$651,500 (+442.92%) Land $131,800 Building $519,700
2024			$611,010
2023	$4,453.00	$120,000 Land $15,200 Building $104,800

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

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.

Wildfire

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	Direct burnable vegetation

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 System	ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 155 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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