New Castle County property record for 525 Cherry St, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $243,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $941 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 21-015.10-044 |
| Primary APN | 21-015.10-044 |
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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 | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 492 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 14 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 525 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 NELY OF CHERRY ST IN MIDDLE OF DIVISION WALL |
| 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.
525 Cherry St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 CHERRY ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202554804 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 525 CHERRY ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5032 |
| Document Number | 0000018132 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230322-0018132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 128 PEACH BLOSSOM LN, CAMDEN, DE 19934-1972 |
| Document Number | 0000018136 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230322-0018136 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 CHERRY ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5032 |
| Document Number | 0000146555 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211222-0146555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26 EDGEWOOD AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3509 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,600 Land $56,500 Building $194,100 | ||
| 2024 | $209,160 | ||
| 2023 | $941.00 (-0.63%) | $36,300 (-) Land $4,700 Building $31,600 | |
| 2022 | $947.00 | $36,300 Land $4,700 Building $31,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 525 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 525 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 |
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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 |
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| 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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