New Castle County property record for 521 Cherry St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-046 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-046 |
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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 | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 584 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 14 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 521 CHERRY ST |
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| City | HISTORIC NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-5032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 21R-2 |
| Legal Description | BEG ON NE OF CHERRY ST IN MIDDLE OF DIVISION WALL BET THIS HOUSE & HOUSE ADJOINING ON NW |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CASTLE |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| 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.
521 Cherry St is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2002.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 298 FOX RUN, EXTON, PA 19341-2119 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200262417 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048720 |
| 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 | New Castle City |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275,800 Land $56,500 Building $219,300 | |
| 2024 | $192,510 | |
| 2023 | $37,200 Land $5,500 Building $31,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 521 Cherry St is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 | 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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