New Castle County property record for 87 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,689 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,035 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-032.00-166 |
| Primary APN | 18-032.00-166 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,689 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 87 KELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-5160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 18RD |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-L42 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLLASTON TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 P |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 14502 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 GARRICK RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1120 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FRANKLIN MINT FCU |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201845716 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 87 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5160 |
| Document Number | 0000059023 |
| Map Reference | MF 587 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220608-0059023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 527 GARRICK RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1120 |
| Document Number | 0000059027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220608-0059027 |
| Name | FRANKLIN MINT FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 10, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 87 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5160 |
| Document Number | 0000045716 |
| Map Reference | VOL 32 PG 601 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180906-0045716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 87 KELLS AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711-5160 |
| Document Number | 0000045717 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180906-0045717 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,500 (+540.32%) Land $75,700 Building $284,800 | ||
| 2024 | $394,290 | ||
| 2023 | $2,035.00 (+1.04%) | $56,300 (-) Land $11,400 Building $44,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,014.00 | $56,300 Land $11,400 Building $44,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,000 people · EPA ID DE0000630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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