New Castle County property record for 78 Stardust Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,019 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-031.00-233 |
| Primary APN | 11-031.00-233 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 297 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 78 STARDUST DR |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-4771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELODY MEADOWS II |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 14812 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
78 Stardust Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 STARDUST DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4771 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201839067 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041878 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 78 STARDUST DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4771 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | NATIONALLINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000101295 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210830-0101295 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 78 STARDUST DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4771 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000054014 |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190716-0054014 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 78 STARDUST DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4771 |
| Document Number | 0000039067 |
| Map Reference | DOC5568 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180802-0039067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 78 STARDUST DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4771 |
| Document Number | 0000039068 |
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| Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180802-0039068 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Stardust Dr was $3,019.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,019.00 | $370,900 Land $90,700 Building $280,200 | |
| 2024 | $345,690 | ||
| 2023 | $2,845.00 | $68,700 Land $16,000 Building $52,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Stardust Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 risk around 78 Stardust Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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