New Castle County property record for 78 Mercer Dr, Newark, DE 19713 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,500 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,298 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-002.30-024 |
| Primary APN | 11-002.30-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 78 MERCER DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19713-1560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKSIDE PARK SEC M |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-002.30-024
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 MERCER DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-1560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 08, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 08, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200591422 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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 | $2,298.00 (+37.36%) | $281,600 (+598.76%) Land $61,300 Building $220,300 | |
| 2024 | $250,830 | ||
| 2023 | $1,673.00 | $40,300 Land $8,500 Building $31,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030147032, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 383 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Verizon. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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