New Castle County property record for 945 Branch Rd, Newark, DE 19711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,051 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-023.00-011 |
| Primary APN | 08-023.00-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,051 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,162 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 311 ft deep x 468 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 825 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 945 BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19711-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEMPSEY SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | PIEDMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 13506 |
945 Branch Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3902 CHESTNUT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-5708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 202458019 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 945 BRANCH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-2320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000019794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220216-0019794 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 945 BRANCH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-2320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210325-0035409 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 314 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 945 BRANCH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-2320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200604-0045526 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 321 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 945 Branch Rd was $3,511.
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 | $3,511.00 | $431,300 Land $191,600 Building $239,700 | |
| 2024 | $403,380 | ||
| 2023 | $2,187.00 | $64,900 Land $24,200 Building $40,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 945 Branch Rd 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 945 Branch Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 186 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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