New Castle County property record for 78 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
| Square Footage | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $318,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,902.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 18-032.00-147 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 900 sqft 1st Floor |
| Attic Area | 700 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft Basement |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 164 ft x 75 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
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| Street Address | 78 KELLS AVE |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-5162 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-L56 PT L55 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLLASTON TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 P |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 14502 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 18-032.00-147
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 78 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5162 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DEL-ONE FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 08, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201743954 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 78 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5162 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000073937 |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210625-0073937 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 78 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5162 |
| Document Number | 0000043954 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170828-0043954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 78 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5162 |
| Document Number | 0000043955 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170828-0043955 |
| Name | DEL-ONE FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2037 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| 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 | $2,902.00 (+14.34%) | $414,800 (+490.88%) Land $78,500 Building $336,300 | |
| 2024 | $429,480 | ||
| 2023 | $2,538.00 | $70,200 Land $12,000 Building $58,200 |
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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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