New Castle County property record for 516 Cherry St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 786 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $477 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-065 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-065 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 786 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 474 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 516 CHERRY ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 21R-2 |
| Legal Description | BEG ON SWLY SIDE OF CHERRY ST AT 30 FT WIDE BEING DISTANT ALONG SAID SWLY SIDE OF CHERRY ST S 34 DEG 22 MINUTES 30 SECONDS E 170.30 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the New Castle Historic District listed 1984 · 463 contributing resources · NRIS 84000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3790 BROOKCROFT LN, GARNET VALLEY, PA 19060-1816 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201652917 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 516 CHERRY ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000101588 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210831-0101588 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,800 (+1,061.96%) Land $56,500 Building $157,300 | |
| 2023 | $477.00 | $18,400 Land $4,400 Building $14,000 |
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 61 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 71 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1980–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
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| 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 | MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION serves 5,549 people · EPA ID DE0000634 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 588 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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