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53 New St, Cheswold, DE 19936 Property Records

Kent County property record for 53 New St, Cheswold, DE 19936

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$80,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$992 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Sale
Dec 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3-03-046.15-01-37.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3-03-046.15-01-37.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • KH03046.150137.00/000
  • 21005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,356 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions137 ft deep x 38.6 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
PorchSlab
Porch Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number21005
Street Address53 NEW ST
CityCHESWOLD
StateDE
Zip19936-2017
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNA
Legal DescriptionS. SD. NEW ST., CHESWOLD 53 NEW STREET
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract41803

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address24 E MINGLEWOOD DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-2406
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 19, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 29, 2025Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025527600
Deed Book / Page13962 / 258
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateAug 19, 2026
Property Address53 NEW ST, CHESWOLD, DE 19936-2017
Document Number0000542592
Book / Page14375 / 313
Instrument DateAug 19, 2026
Instrument2026542592
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 4, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address24 E MINGLEWOOD DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-2406

December 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateDec 29, 2025
Property Address53 NEW ST, CHESWOLD, DE 19936-2017
Document Number0000527600
Book / Page13962 / 258
Instrument DateDec 23, 2025
Instrument2025-527600
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,000.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address24 E MINGLEWOOD DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-2406

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityCheswold Town
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$992.00 (+83.7%)$158,100 (-) Land $39,600 Building $118,500
2025$540.00 (+85.57%)$158,100 (+858.18%) Land $39,600 Building $118,500
2023$291.00$16,500 Land $3,100 Building $13,400

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2012–2024)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFOX POINTE SUBDIVISION
private · serves 500 people · EPA ID DE00A0696
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Also Mapped HereGARRISON LAKE PUMP DISTRICT
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

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