New Castle County property record for 8 Lyric Dr, Newark, DE 19702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.88 acres (38,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,900 (May 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $3,337 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-035.00-096 |
| Primary APN | 11-035.00-096 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,333 sqft (0.88 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 213 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 8 LYRIC DR |
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| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19702-4520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELLEY FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| 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.
8 Lyric Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1985.
Source: New Castle County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 LYRIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 237 / 86 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 LYRIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4520 |
| Document Number | 0000078101 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231121-0078101 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2023 |
| 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 | 8 LYRIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4520 |
| Document Number | 0000078105 |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231121-0078105 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.62% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.62% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.62% |
| Index | 5-Year TN |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 10.6% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 8 LYRIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000052535 |
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| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210503-0052535 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 8 LYRIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000097597 |
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| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191203-0097597 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 8 LYRIC DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-4520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000089213 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201013-0089213 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Lyric Dr was $3,337.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,337.00 | $429,900 Land $96,200 Building $333,700 | |
| 2024 | $432,810 | ||
| 2023 | $2,974.00 | $97,700 Land $16,400 Building $81,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Lyric Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 8 Lyric Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
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