New Castle County property record for 501 5th St, Delaware City, DE 19706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,074 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,960 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-008.00-044 |
| Primary APN | 22-008.00-044 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,074 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,217 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 501 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DELAWARE CITY |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19706-7729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 22R-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | DELAWARE CITY |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 16404 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 5TH ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-7729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201372400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Delaware City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,960.00 (+134.45%) | $325,600 (+981.73%) Land $54,700 Building $270,900 | |
| 2024 | $168,480 | ||
| 2023 | $836.00 | $30,100 Land $8,300 Building $21,800 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | DELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC) serves 2,610 people · EPA ID DE0000566 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 327 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 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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